Morriston, United Kingdom

Wales · United Kingdom

Morriston is a small city in Wales, United Kingdom with a population of 15,831. Elevation: 233 ft (71 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

15,831 Population 4,841/sq mi density
233 ft Elevation 71 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
80.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

Discover Morriston, United Kingdom

Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.

Full City Profile

People

Population15,831
Density4,841/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain80.8 in/yr
Elevation233 ft (71 m)
Population15,831
Population Density4,841 / sq mi
Elevation233 ft (71 m)
Coordinates51.6700°, -3.9294°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceWales
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation80.8 inches (2,051 mm)
Annual Snowfall6.2 inches (16 cm)

About Morriston

Morriston is a small city in United Kingdom (Wales) with a population of 15,831. The city sits at an elevation of 233 feet (71 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 80.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Climate in Morriston

Morriston has an average annual temperature of 11.3°C (52°F). The hottest month is Aug (17°C), the coldest is Jan (6.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1269 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 6.1°C / 43°F 1° / 11.4° 106.3
Feb 7.1°C / 45°F 1.3° / 12° 132.0
Mar 7.5°C / 45°F 1.9° / 13.8° 106.6
Apr 9.1°C / 48°F 2.4° / 16.2° 61.8
May 12.1°C / 54°F 5.9° / 19° 70.7
Jun 14.9°C / 59°F 8.7° / 22.9° 76.5
Jul 16.6°C / 62°F 11.3° / 24.1° 81.5
Aug 17°C / 63°F 11.7° / 24° 81.3
Sep 15.5°C / 60°F 9.6° / 22.6° 104.8
Oct 12.7°C / 55°F 7.6° / 17.6° 163.0
Nov 9.5°C / 49°F 3.2° / 14.8° 126.2
Dec 7.5°C / 46°F 1.6° / 12.5° 158.7
Morriston experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 80.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 233 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average50.0°F
7% below United Kingdom avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)

Geography

Elevation233 ft (71 m)
Area3.3 sq mi (8.5 km²)
Population Density4,841/sq mi
Coordinates51.6700°N, 3.9294°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 80.8"
113% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 6.2"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.50"
Driest Month (May) 2.70"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

33 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.4 on Feb 24, 2023.

Apr 2, 1990 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom M4.7 97 km
Oct 25, 1999 10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom M4.5 33 km
Feb 17, 2018 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom M4.3 8 km
Feb 20, 2014 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom M4.1 38 km
May 31, 2001 20 km NNW of Flexbury, United Kingdom M4.0 92 km
May 29, 2013 14 km WSW of Nefyn, United Kingdom M3.8 145 km
Mar 7, 1996 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom M3.8 148 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 92 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 92 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 55 km
Mar 17, 1994 5 km WNW of Newtown, United Kingdom M3.5 104 km
Feb 12, 2002 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom M3.5 47 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 52 km
Jun 20, 2002 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom M3.4 60 km
Feb 24, 2023 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom M3.4 55 km
Sep 23, 1992 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom M3.3 89 km
Jun 16, 1991 11 km WSW of Knighton, United Kingdom M3.3 87 km
Jul 30, 1999 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom M3.3 50 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.3 92 km
Oct 16, 1997 4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom M3.2 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2011 PLYMOUTH, ENGLAND Avalanche 0.4 m - 145 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 5.1 in
February 41°F (5°C) 3.6 in Coldest
March 43°F (6°C) 3.9 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.9 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.7 in Driest
June 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in
July 61°F (16°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 3.7 in
September 57°F (14°C) 4.1 in
October 52°F (11°C) 5.0 in
November 46°F (8°C) 5.5 in Wettest
December 43°F (6°C) 5.3 in

Morriston has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 41°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.5") and May the driest (2.7").

View full weather details →

Schools in Morriston

8 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Bishop Vaughan R.C. School - - - -
Ysgol Pen-y-Bryn - - - -
Trallwn Primary School - - - -
Morriston Comprehensive School - - - -
Llangyfelach Primary School - - - -
Pentre'r Graig Primary School. - - - -
Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Tan-y-lan - - - -
Cwmrhydyceirw Primary School - - - -
View full schools details →

Radio Stations near Morriston

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Celtica Radio - MP3 128 kbps
XL:UK Radio afrobeat, asian urban hits MP3 192 kbps
Easy 50s - MP3
Nation 60s - MP3 128 kbps
Nation Love - AAC+ 47 kbps
RustRadio metal MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Morriston

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
1940s Swansea Bay
Aberdulais Falls Visitor Centre
Afan Forest Mining museum
Cefn Coed Colliery Museum
Dinefwr Castle Museum
Dylan Thomas Centre
Egypt Centre
Glynn Vivian Art Gallery
National Waterfront Museum
Oriel Science
Parc Howard Museum
Porthcawl Museum
Swansea Museum
Swansea Museum Collections Centre
Swansea Museum Tramway Centre

Libraries in Morriston

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Ammanford Library0.0
Baglan Library0.0
Baglan Library0.0
Bay Library0.0
Briton Ferry Library0.0
Briton Ferry Library0.0
Brynhyfryd Library0.0
Clydach Library0.0
Clydach Library0.0
Cwmafan Library0.0
Gorseinon Library0.0
Gowerton Library0.0
Gowerton Library0.0
Killay Library0.0
Law Library0.0
Library and Information Centre0.0
Library and Information Centre0.0
Llanelli Library0.0
Llywnhendy Library0.0
Morriston Library0.0
Morriston Library0.0
Neath Library0.0
Neath Port Talbot Library and Information Services0.0
Oystermouth Library0.0
Penlan Community Centre and Library0.0
Pontardawe Library0.0
Porthcawl Library0.0
Pyle Library0.0
Resolven Library0.0
School Learning Hub0.0
School Learning Hub0.0
School Library0.0
School Library0.0
Seven Sisters Community Centre0.0
Sketty Library0.0
Skewen Library0.0
Skewen Library0.0
South Wales Miner's Library0.0
St Thomas Library0.0
St Thomas Library0.0
Swansea Central Library0.0
Swansea Central Library0.0
Taibach Community Library0.0
Ystradgynlais Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Morriston

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Llanelli Indoor Market
Neath Indoor Market
Swansea Market

Hotels in Morriston

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mercure Swansea
Premier Inn

Cafes in Morriston

6 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Asda Café
Costa
S&S @ The Daily Grind
Starbucks
Tesco Café
Tim Hortons

Veterinaries in Morriston

2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lakeside Veterinary Surgery
St James Veterinary Group Morriston

Gas Stations in Morriston

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BP
GB #157265624
Tesco

Banks in Morriston

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lloyds Bank

Gyms in Morriston

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Simply Gym

Golf Courses in Morriston

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Morriston Golf Club

Stadiums & Teams in Morriston

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Morriston

22 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cardiff International AirportCWLLarge Airport
MOD St Athan-Medium Airport
Royal Marines Base Chivenor-Medium Airport
Swansea AirportSWSMedium Airport
Aberporth Airport-Small Airport
Belle Vue Airfield-Small Airport
Brookside Farm Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Coetir Bach Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Cruglas Synod Inn Airstrip-Small Airport
Crymych Airstrip-Small Airport
Eaglescott Airfield-Small Airport
Elan Valley Airstrip-Small Airport
Glebe Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Gorrel Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Heywood Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Lane Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Lundy Island Airfield-Small Airport
Old Park Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Pembrey West Wales Airport-Small Airport
Rhigos Airstrip-Small Airport
Stoodleigh Barton Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Talgarth Glider Field-Small Airport

Post Offices in Morriston

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Llansamlet
Morriston Post Office

Treatment Centers in Morriston

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Celtic Therapy & Rehab Services
Mumbles Clinic
Mumbles Podiatry
The Weight Loss Doctor Clinic

Churches & Religious Organizations in Morriston

10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bethania Chapel
Greenfields Evangelical Church
Mynydd-bach Chapel
Saint John
Saint Samlet's
Seion Newydd Chapel
St. Davids Church, Morriston
Tabernacle
The Salvation Army
Venue 2 (Cornerstone Church)

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

Download Full City Report

Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for Morriston.

Get Report

Frequently Asked Questions About Morriston

What is the population of Morriston?

Morriston has a population of 15,831 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 4,841 people per square mile, spread across 3.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Morriston?

Morriston has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 80.8 inches, with 6.2 inches of snow.

Nearby Cities

Compare Morriston with another city:

Want every data point for Morriston?

The full profile puts all sections on one printable page, no tabs.

Full City Profile