Neath, United Kingdom

Wales · United Kingdom

Neath is a small city in Wales, United Kingdom with a population of 18,421. Elevation: 43 ft (13 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

18,421 Population 90/sq mi density
43 ft Elevation 13 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
47.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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People

Population18,421
Density90/mi²
Veterans4.4%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain47.6 in/yr
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Population18,421
Population Density90 / sq mi
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Coordinates51.6632°, -3.8044°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceWales
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation47.6 inches (1,208 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Neath

Neath is a small city in United Kingdom (Wales) with a population of 18,421. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet (13 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Climate in Neath

Neath 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
Neath experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average49.8°F
8% below United Kingdom avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area204.7 sq mi (530.1 km²)
Population Density90/sq mi
Coordinates51.6632°N, 3.8044°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.6"
25% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.43"
Driest Month (May) 2.76"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

35 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.4 on Feb 24, 2023.

Sep 22, 2002 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M4.8 148 km
Apr 2, 1990 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom M4.7 92 km
Oct 25, 1999 10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom M4.5 27 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 42 km
May 31, 2001 20 km NNW of Flexbury, United Kingdom M4.0 96 km
May 29, 2013 14 km WSW of Nefyn, United Kingdom M3.8 149 km
Mar 7, 1996 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom M3.8 144 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 86 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 49 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 86 km
Mar 17, 1994 5 km WNW of Newtown, United Kingdom M3.5 102 km
Feb 12, 2002 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom M3.5 38 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 43 km
Jun 20, 2002 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom M3.4 51 km
Feb 24, 2023 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom M3.4 47 km
Sep 23, 1992 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom M3.3 86 km
Jun 16, 1991 11 km WSW of Knighton, United Kingdom M3.3 83 km
Jul 30, 1999 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom M3.3 42 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.3 86 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 - 141 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 5.2 in
February 40°F (5°C) 3.6 in Coldest
March 43°F (6°C) 3.9 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.8 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.8 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) 4.2 in
October 51°F (11°C) 4.8 in
November 46°F (8°C) 5.4 in Wettest
December 43°F (6°C) 5.3 in

Neath has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 40°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.4") and May the driest (2.8").

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Schools in Neath

18 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ysgol Hendrefelin - - - -
Gnoll Primary School - - - -
Ysgol Maes Y Coed - - - -
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School - - - -
Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Castell-nedd - - - -
Alderman Davies Church in Wales Primary School - - - -
Catwg Primary School - - - -
Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Tregeles - - - -
Bryncoch CIW Primary School - - - -
Dŵr-Y-Felin School - - - -
Blaenhonddan Primary School - - - -
Waunceirch Primary School - - - -
Coedffranc Primary School - - - -
Llangatwg Community School - - - -
Tonna Primary School - - - -
Cefn Saeson Comprehensive School - - - -
Melin Junior School - - - -
Melin Infants' School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Neath

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 Neath

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

Libraries in Neath

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Aberkenfig Library0.0
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
Glynneath 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
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 Neath

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Neath Indoor Market
Swansea Market

Hotels in Neath

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ambassador Hotel
Castle Hotel
The Glyn

Restaurants in Neath

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Abbey Fish and Chips
Eden Bar & Grill
The Highlander

Cafes in Neath

5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Boobo Tea
Brew & Co
Old Market Tavern
Seren
Smashed Raspberry

Theatres in Neath

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Neath Little Theatre

Castles in Neath

2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ivy Tower
Neath Castle

Veterinaries in Neath

3 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Afon Veterinary Centre
Forest Vet Group Neath
St James Veterinary Group Neath

Train Stations in Neath

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Neath
Skewen

Bus Stations in Neath

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Neath Bus Station

Gas Stations in Neath

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Esso
Morrisons
Tesco
Texaco

Banks in Neath

6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Barclays
Halifax
HSBC UK
Lloyds Bank
Nationwide
Santander

Gyms in Neath

2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mains Martial Arts Centre
T2 Health and Wellbeing

Golf Courses in Neath

3 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aberdulais Golf Range & Academy
Gnoll Pitch & Putt Course
Neath Golf Course

Stadiums & Teams in Neath

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Neath

22 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cardiff International AirportCWLLarge Airport
MOD St Athan-Medium Airport
Royal Marines Base Chivenor-Medium Airport
Swansea AirportSWSMedium Airport
Belle Vue Airfield-Small Airport
Brookside Farm Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Coetir Bach Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Croes Carn Einion Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Cruglas Synod Inn Airstrip-Small Airport
Eaglescott Airfield-Small Airport
Elan Valley Airstrip-Small Airport
Glebe Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Gorrel Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Green Acres Airstrip-Small Airport
Hardwicke Airstrip-Small Airport
Heywood Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Lane Farm Airstrip-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 Neath

4 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Leonard Street Post Office
Neath Post Office
Penrhiwtyn Post Office
Tonna Post Office

Treatment Centers in Neath

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Mental Health Matters Wales
Mumbles Clinic
Mumbles Podiatry
The Weight Loss Doctor Clinic

Churches & Religious Organizations in Neath

17 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bethel
Church of St Anne
Ebenezer Evangelical Church
English Baptist Chapel
Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses
Neath Methodist Church
New Maria Congregational Church
Noddfa Newydd Baptist Church
Soar Maes yr Haf
St David's Church
St Mary's Church
St Matthew's Church
St Peter and Paul's Church
St Thomas
St. Catherine's
The Bridge
The Salvation Army - Skewen Temple

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

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What is the population of Neath?

Neath has a population of 18,421 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 90 people per square mile, spread across 204.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Neath?

Neath has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 47.6 inches.

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