Penmaenmawr, United Kingdom

Wales · United Kingdom

Penmaenmawr is a small town in Wales, United Kingdom with a population of 4,297. Elevation: 171 ft (52 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).

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

4,297 Population 10/sq mi density
171 ft Elevation 52 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
54.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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About Penmaenmawr

Penmaenmawr

Penmaenmawr is a town and community in Conwy County Borough, Wales, which was formerly in the parish of Dwygyfylchi and the traditional county of Caernarfonshire. It is on the North Wales coast between Conwy and Llanfairfechan and was an important quarrying town, though quarrying is no longer a major employer. The population of the community was 4,353 in 2011, including Dwygyfylchi and Capelulo. The town itself having a population of 2,868 (2011).

People

Population4,297
Density10/mi²
Veterans5.9%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain54.4 in/yr
Elevation171 ft (52 m)
Population4,297
Population Density10 / sq mi
Elevation171 ft (52 m)
Coordinates53.2667°, -3.9333°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceWales
Average Temperature47°F (8°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation54.4 inches (1,381 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Penmaenmawr

Penmaenmawr is a small town in United Kingdom (Wales) with a population of 4,297. The city sits at an elevation of 171 feet (52 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Penmaenmawr experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 54.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 171 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average46.8°F
13% below United Kingdom avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)

Geography

Elevation171 ft (52 m)
Area423.3 sq mi (1,096.5 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates53.2667°N, 3.9333°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.4"
43% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 6.30"
Driest Month (May) 3.03"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

38 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 28, 2023.

Sep 22, 2002 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M4.8 146 km
Apr 2, 1990 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom M4.7 124 km
Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 116 km
May 29, 2013 14 km WSW of Nefyn, United Kingdom M3.8 68 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 119 km
Mar 7, 1996 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom M3.8 94 km
Feb 14, 2005 2 km SW of Conwy, United Kingdom M3.8 5 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 130 km
Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 117 km
May 30, 2022 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom M3.6 97 km
Mar 17, 1994 5 km WNW of Newtown, United Kingdom M3.5 90 km
Jul 29, 1992 8 km WNW of Caernarfon, United Kingdom M3.5 33 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 121 km
Feb 29, 2004 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom M3.4 132 km
Jun 16, 1991 11 km WSW of Knighton, United Kingdom M3.3 117 km
Mar 4, 1990 2 km N of Great Haywood, United Kingdom M3.3 139 km
Sep 1, 1999 4 km SSW of Llanfairfechan, United Kingdom M3.3 7 km
Feb 10, 1994 2 km NNE of Tregarth, United Kingdom M3.3 11 km
Feb 20, 1995 England, United Kingdom M3.3 126 km
Oct 23, 2002 0 km WSW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.3 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 5.6 in
February 38°F (3°C) 4.1 in Coldest
March 40°F (5°C) 4.8 in
April 44°F (6°C) 3.4 in
May 49°F (10°C) 3.0 in Driest
June 54°F (12°C) 3.3 in
July 57°F (14°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 57°F (14°C) 4.1 in
September 53°F (12°C) 4.7 in
October 48°F (9°C) 5.7 in
November 43°F (6°C) 6.3 in Wettest
December 40°F (4°C) 6.0 in

Penmaenmawr has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 38°F in February to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.3") and May the driest (3.0").

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Schools in Penmaenmawr

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ysgol Pencae - - - -
Ysgol Capelulo - - - -
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Radio Stations near Penmaenmawr

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
HearMe - 2000s pop 2000s pop MP3
Hits hull & East York pop music MP3 128 kbps
Radio Bronglais - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Penmaenmawr

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Beaumaris Gaol
Conwy Valley Railway Museum
Dolgarrog Railway Society
Great Orme Bronze Age Mines
Great Orme Visitor Centre
Home Front Museum
Llandudno Chocolate Experience
Llandudno Museum
Old Quarry Hospital
Penmaenmawr Historical Society & Museum
Penrhyn Castle
Penrhyn Castle Railway Museum
Sir Henry Jones Museum
Storiel
Thomas Telford Centre
Trefriw Woollen Mill
Tŷ Mawr Wybrnant Museum
Welsh Slate Museum

Libraries in Penmaenmawr

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bangor Library0.0
Beaumaris Library0.0
Bethesda Library0.0
Colwyn Bay Library0.0
Deiniol Library0.0
Deiniolen Library0.0
Library and Civic Hall0.0
Llandudno Library0.0
Llanfairfechan Library0.0
Llanrwst Library0.0
Menai Bridge Library0.0
Penmaenmawr Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Penmaenmawr

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Market Square Shopping Centre

Hotels in Penmaenmawr

4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alexandra Hotel
Caerlyr Hall Hotel
Mountain View
Noddfa Retreat Centre

Restaurants in Penmaenmawr

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bay of Bengal
The Austrian Restaurant
Ti Amo

Cafes in Penmaenmawr

4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Beach Cafe
Bettys Cafe
Big Rock Cafe
Village Bistro

Train Stations in Penmaenmawr

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Penmaenmawr

Gas Stations in Penmaenmawr

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Shell Orme View

Breweries in Penmaenmawr

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Great Orme Brewery
Snowdon Craft Beer
Wild Horse Brewing Company

Stadiums & Teams in Penmaenmawr

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Airports Near Penmaenmawr

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Anglesey AirportVLYMedium Airport
Bryngwyn Bach Airfield-Small Airport
Cae Mawr Tyddyn Hen-Small Airport
Caernarfon Airport-Small Airport
Dinas Farm Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Llanbedr Airfield-Small Airport
Lleweni Parc Glyndwr Soaring Club-Small Airport
Nantclwyd Airstrip-Small Airport
North Wales Gliding Club-Small Airport
Pencraig Airstrip-Small Airport
RAF Mona-Small Airport
Rhedyn Coch Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Rhoshirwaun-Small Airport
Talybont Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Penmaenmawr

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Penmaenmawr Post Office

Treatment Centers in Penmaenmawr

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Parkland Place

Churches & Religious Organizations in Penmaenmawr

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St David's Church
St Pauls United Church
St. Seiriol's Church
The Church of St. Celynin
The Oasis Christian Centre

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 Penmaenmawr?

Penmaenmawr has a population of 4,297 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 423.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Penmaenmawr?

Penmaenmawr has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 54.4 inches.

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