Port Talbot, United Kingdom
Wales · United Kingdom
Port Talbot is a small city in Wales, United Kingdom with a population of 5,756. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 5,756 |
| Population Density | 3,787 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.5924°, -3.7802° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | Wales |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 80.8 inches (2,051 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 6.2 inches (16 cm) |
About Port Talbot
Port Talbot is a small city in United Kingdom (Wales) with a population of 5,756. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 80.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 50.6°F |
| 6% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,787/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.5924°N, 3.7802°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | - | 133 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°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 | Driest |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| 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 |
Port Talbot has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 40°F in February to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 47.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.4") and April the driest (2.8").
Schools in Port Talbot
13 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandfields Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Sandfields County Infants School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Therese R.C. Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Central Junior School | - | - | - | - |
| Velindre Community School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Joseph's Catholic Comprehensive School | - | - | - | - |
| Tywyn Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Awel-y-Môr Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Rhos-Afan | - | - | - | - |
| St. Joseph's R.C. Junior School | - | - | - | - |
| Ysgol Hendrefelin | - | - | - | - |
| Central Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Joseph's Catholic Infant School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Port Talbot
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 Port Talbot
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s Swansea Bay | ||||
| Aberdulais Falls Visitor Centre | ||||
| Afan Forest Mining museum | ||||
| Cefn Coed Colliery Museum | ||||
| Cefn Junction | ||||
| Dylan Thomas Centre | ||||
| Egypt Centre | ||||
| Glynn Vivian Art Gallery | ||||
| Nash Point Fog Horn | ||||
| National Waterfront Museum | ||||
| Oriel Science | ||||
| Porthcawl Museum | ||||
| Swansea Museum | ||||
| Swansea Museum Collections Centre | ||||
| Swansea Museum Tramway Centre |
Libraries in Port Talbot
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aberkenfig Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ammanford Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Baglan Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Baglan Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bay Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Briton Ferry Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Briton Ferry Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Brynhyfryd Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Clydach Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Clydach Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cwmafan Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Glynneath Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Killay Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Law Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library and Information Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Library and Information Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Morriston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Morriston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Neath Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Neath Port Talbot Library and Information Services | 0.0 | |||||
| Oystermouth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Penlan Community Centre and Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pontardawe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Porthcawl Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pyle Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Resolven Library | 0.0 | |||||
| School Library | 0.0 | |||||
| School Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Seven Sisters Community Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Sketty Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Skewen Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Skewen Library | 0.0 | |||||
| South Wales Miner's Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St Thomas Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St Thomas Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Swansea Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Swansea Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Taibach Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ystradgynlais Public Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Port Talbot
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neath Indoor Market | |||||
| Swansea Market |
Hotels in Port Talbot
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Port Talbot
4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Port Talbot
10 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Port Talbot
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Port Talbot
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Port Talbot
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Port Talbot
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Port Talbot
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Port Talbot
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Port Talbot
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Port Talbot
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Port Talbot
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Port Talbot
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Port Talbot
27 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiff International Airport | CWL | Large Airport |
| MOD St Athan | - | Medium Airport |
| Royal Marines Base Chivenor | - | Medium Airport |
| Swansea Airport | SWS | Medium 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 |
| Dunkeswell Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Eaglescott Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Eggesford 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 |
| North Hill Glider Field | - | 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 |
| Watchford Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Westacott Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Port Talbot
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Fairway Post Office | |
| Morrison Road Post Office | |
| Port Talbot Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Port Talbot
4 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Mental Health Matters Wales | ||
| Mumbles Clinic | ||
| Mumbles Podiatry | ||
| The Weight Loss Doctor Clinic |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Port Talbot
13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Bethlehem Evangelical Church | |
| Ebenezer Welsh Baptist Chapel | |
| Eglwys Bedyddwyr Glan yr Afon | |
| Eglwys Carmel | |
| Elim Pentecostal | |
| Fitzclarence Presbyterian Church of Wales | |
| Grove Place | |
| Saint Joseph's Church | |
| Saint Mary's Church | |
| Saint Paul's | |
| Salem | |
| Seventh-Day Adventist Church | |
| St. Agnes' Church |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in United Kingdom
14 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Port Talbot?
Port Talbot has a population of 5,756 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 3,787 people per square mile, spread across 1.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Port Talbot?
Port Talbot has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 80.8 inches, with 6.2 inches of snow.
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