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Pontypool, United Kingdom

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3.4 /5.0
B Good
35,686 Population 10,284/sq mi density
568 ft Elevation 173 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$49,746 median income, 5.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$236,226 home value, $1,244/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Pontypool experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 219 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.1 inches. The area receives 2.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average53.2°F
1% below US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days219 days/yr

Geography

Elevation568 ft (173 m)
Area3.5 sq mi (9.0 km²)
Population Density10,284/sq mi
Coordinates51.7011°N, 3.0444°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.1"
37% above US avg
Snowfall 2.4"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.55"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.56"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

42 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 M4.8 110 km
Apr 2, 1990 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom M4.7 68 km
Oct 25, 1999 10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom M4.5 37 km
Feb 17, 2018 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom M4.3 56 km
Feb 20, 2014 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom M4.1 86 km
May 31, 2001 20 km NNW of Flexbury, United Kingdom M4.0 138 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 117 km
Mar 7, 1996 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom M3.8 123 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 103 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 68 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 52 km
May 30, 2022 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom M3.6 134 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 68 km
Mar 17, 1994 5 km WNW of Newtown, United Kingdom M3.5 95 km
Feb 12, 2002 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom M3.5 15 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 20 km
Feb 24, 2023 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom M3.4 14 km
Jun 20, 2002 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom M3.4 15 km
Sep 23, 1992 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom M3.3 92 km
Jul 30, 1999 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom M3.3 11 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 — 134 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 5.5 in
February 38°F (3°C) 3.9 in Coldest
March 41°F (5°C) 4.2 in
April 44°F (7°C) 3.1 in
May 51°F (10°C) 3.1 in
June 56°F (13°C) 3.0 in
July 62°F (17°C) 2.6 in Warmest, Driest
August 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in
September 55°F (13°C) 4.2 in
October 49°F (10°C) 4.7 in
November 43°F (6°C) 5.2 in
December 40°F (5°C) 5.6 in Wettest

Pontypool has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 38°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.6") and July the driest (2.6").

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