Porth, United Kingdom

Wales · United Kingdom

Porth is a small city in Wales, United Kingdom with a population of 5,668. Elevation: 482 ft (147 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

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

5,668 Population 25/sq mi density
482 ft Elevation 147 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
69.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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About Porth

Porth

Porth is a town and community in the county borough of Rhondda Cynon Taf, within the historic county boundaries of Glamorgan, Wales. Lying in the Rhondda Valley, it is regarded as the gateway connecting the Rhondda Fawr and Rhondda Fach valleys due to both valleys meeting at Porth. The Welsh word "porth" means "gate". Porth is a predominantly English-speaking community.

People

Population5,668
Density25/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain69.6 in/yr
Elevation482 ft (147 m)
Population5,668
Population Density25 / sq mi
Elevation482 ft (147 m)
Coordinates51.6131°, -3.4036°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceWales
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation69.6 inches (1,768 mm)
Annual Snowfall6.0 inches (15 cm)

About Porth

Porth is a small city in United Kingdom (Wales) with a population of 5,668. The city sits at an elevation of 482 feet (147 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 69.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Climate in Porth

Porth has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 989 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F - / - 99.6
Feb 0°C / 32°F - / - 57.4
Mar 0°C / 32°F - / - 83.8
Apr 0°C / 32°F - / - 59.8
May 0°C / 32°F - / - 57.8
Jun 0°C / 32°F - / - 66.4
Jul 0°C / 32°F - / - 69.6
Aug 0°C / 32°F - / - 76.2
Sep 0°C / 32°F - / - 96.4
Oct 0°C / 32°F - / - 114.1
Nov 0°C / 32°F - / - 102.8
Dec 0°C / 32°F - / - 104.9
Porth experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 69.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 482 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average51.8°F
4% below United Kingdom avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)

Geography

Elevation482 ft (147 m)
Area228.3 sq mi (591.2 km²)
Population Density25/sq mi
Coordinates51.6131°N, 3.4036°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 69.6"
83% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 6.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.30"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.80"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

36 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 M4.8 132 km
Apr 2, 1990 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom M4.7 83 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 34 km
Feb 20, 2014 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom M4.1 60 km
May 31, 2001 20 km NNW of Flexbury, United Kingdom M4.0 113 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 144 km
Mar 7, 1996 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom M3.8 138 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 65 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 130 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 36 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 65 km
Mar 17, 1994 5 km WNW of Newtown, United Kingdom M3.5 103 km
Feb 12, 2002 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom M3.5 14 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 15 km
Feb 24, 2023 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom M3.4 27 km
Jun 20, 2002 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom M3.4 23 km
Sep 23, 1992 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom M3.3 77 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.3 65 km
Jun 16, 1991 11 km WSW of Knighton, United Kingdom M3.3 79 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 - 127 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 5.1 in
February 39°F (4°C) 3.7 in Coldest
March 42°F (6°C) 3.9 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.9 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.9 in
June 56°F (14°C) 3.0 in
July 60°F (15°C) 2.8 in Driest
August 60°F (16°C) 3.8 in Warmest
September 56°F (13°C) 4.3 in
October 50°F (10°C) 4.7 in
November 45°F (7°C) 5.3 in Wettest
December 42°F (5°C) 5.2 in

Porth has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 39°F in February to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 47.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.3") and July the driest (2.8").

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Schools in Porth

8 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Porth Community School - - - -
Ynyshir Primary School - - - -
Porth Infants School - - - -
Porth Junior School - - - -
Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Llwyncelyn - - - -
Ysgol Gyfun Cymer Rhondda - - - -
Cymmer Primary School - - - -
Hafod Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Porth

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Celtica Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Dance Classics UK 90s, dance AAC 192 kbps
Nation 60s - MP3 128 kbps
100% Whatever Westcountry - MP3
Wave Community Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Nation Love - AAC+ 47 kbps
Radio Wigwam indie rock MP3

Museums in Porth

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Abernodwydd Farmhouse
Birthplace of Joseph Parry
Blaenwaun Post Office
Blaenwaun Post Office
Bryn Eryr (Iron Age Roundhouses)
Bryn Eryr (Iron Age Roundhouses)
Brynmawr and District Museum
Cae Adda Cowhouse
Cae Adda Cowhouse
Cardiff Story Museum
Cardiff Story Museum
Cefn Junction
Cider Making Display
Cider Making Display
Cilewent Farmhouse
Clogmaker’s Workshop
Coach House
Coach House
Cockpit
Cockpit
Cosmeston Medieval Village
Cosmeston Medieval Village
Cowbridge & District Museum
Cross Inn Tailor's Shop
Cross Inn Tailor's Shop
Cyfarthfa Castle Museum & Art Gallery
Cynon Valley Museum & Gallery
Derwen Bakehouse
Derwen Bakehouse
Derwen Bakehouse Shop
Derwen Bakehouse Shop
Ebbw Vale Works Museum
Enamel House
Enamel House
Esgair Moel Woollen Mill
Esgair Moel Woollen Mill
Ewenny Kiln
Firing Line: Cardiff Castle Museum of the Welsh Soldier
Firing Line: Cardiff Castle Museum of the Welsh Soldier
Fishing Exhibition
Fishing Exhibition
Georgetown Baking Oven
Georgetown Baking Oven
Gwalia Stores
Gwalia Stores
Gweithdy Galleries and Workshop
Gweithdy Galleries and Workshop
Hendre'r-ywydd Uchaf (farmhouse)
Hendre'r-ywydd Uchaf (farmhouse)
Kennixton
Kennixton
Llainfadyn Cottage
Llainfadyn Cottage
Llancaiach-fawr
Llawr-Y-Glyn Smithy
Llwyn-yr-eos
Llwyn-yr-eos Farmhouse
Llys Llywelyn (Medieval Court)
Llys Llywelyn (Medieval Court)
Maentwrog Hayshed
Maentwrog Hayshed
Maestir School
Melin Bompren Corn Mill
Melin Bompren Corn Mill
Moss-Vernon's Portrait Studio
Moss-Vernon's Portrait Studio
Museum of Welsh Cricket
Museum of Welsh Cricket
nantgarw China Works Museum
Nantwallter Cottage
Nash Point Fog Horn
National Museum Cardiff
Oakdale Workmen's Institute
Oakdale Workmen's Institute
Paul Kirner's Music Palace
Penrhiw Chapel
Penrhiw Chapel
Pigsty
Pigsty
Pontypridd Museum
Prefab
Rhaeadr Tannery
Rhaeadr Tannery
Rhondda Heritage Park
Rhyd-y-car Terrace (1805 House)
Rhyd-y-car Terrace (1805 House)
Rhyd-y-car Terrace (1855 House)
Rhyd-y-car Terrace (1855 House)
Rhyd-y-car Terrace (1895 House)
Rhyd-y-car Terrace (1895 House)
Rhyd-y-car Terrace (1925 House)
Rhyd-y-car Terrace (1925 House)
Rhyd-y-car Terrace (1955 House)
Rhyd-y-car Terrace (1955 House)
Rhyd-y-car Terrace (1985 House)
Rhyd-y-car Terrace (1985 House)
Saddlers Workshop
Saddlers Workshop
Saint Teilo's Church
Saint Teilo's Church
South Wales Aviation Musuem
St Fagans Museum Visitor Centre
St Fagans Museum Visitor Centre
Stryd Lydan Barn
Stryd Lydan Barn
Techniquest
Techniquest
The Block of Coal
The Boat House
The Boat House
The Bus Depot Barry
Tollhouse
Tollhouse
Tredegar Medical Aid Society Heritage Centre
Tredegar Museum
University of South Wales Art Collection Museum
Urinal
Urinal
Vulcan Hotel
Vulcan Hotel
Wartime Shelters
Wartime Shelters
Winding House

Libraries in Porth

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Aberbargoed Library0.0
Aberdare Library0.0
Aberkenfig Library0.0
Abertridwr Library0.0
Bargoed Library0.0
Beddau and Tynant Community Library0.0
Bedwas Library0.0
Blackwood Library0.0
Blaina Library0.0
Brynmawr Library0.0
Caerphilly Library0.0
Cancer Research Wales Library0.0
Canton Library0.0
Canton Library0.0
Capel i Bawb0.0
Capel i Bawb0.0
Cardiff Central Library0.0
Cardiff Central Library0.0
Cathays Branch and Heritage Library0.0
Cathays Branch and Heritage Library0.0
County Library Barry0.0
Cowbridge Library0.0
Cwm Library0.0
Cyncoed Campus Library0.0
Cyncoed Campus Library0.0
Deri Library0.0
Dinas Powys Community Library0.0
Dinas Powys Community Library0.0
Ebbw Vale Library0.0
Ely & Caerau Hub0.0
Ely & Caerau Hub0.0
Fairwater Hub0.0
Fairwater Hub0.0
Ferndale Library0.0
Glynneath Library0.0
Hirwaun Library0.0
Learning Centre0.0
Learning Centre0.0
Llantrisant Library0.0
Llantwit Major Heath Centre0.0
Llantwit Major Library0.0
Merthyr Tydfil Central Library0.0
Mountain Ash Library0.0
Mountain Ash Library0.0
Nelson Library0.0
Oakdale Library0.0
Penarth Library0.0
Penylan Library0.0
Penylan Library0.0
Pontyclun Library0.0
Pontypridd Library0.0
Porth Library0.0
Radyr Hub0.0
Radyr Hub0.0
Rhiwbina Hub0.0
Rhiwbina Hub0.0
Rhoose Library0.0
Rhydypennau Library0.0
Rhymney Library0.0
St Athan Library0.0
Sully & Lavernock Community Library Trust0.0
The Cochrane Building0.0
Tonypandy Library0.0
Tredegar Library0.0
Treharris Library0.0
Trelai Branch Library0.0
Treorchy Library0.0
Trevithick Library0.0
Trevithick Library0.0
Ystrad Mynach Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Porth

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Arthur Llewellyn Jenkins
Emily's Indoor Market
Market Hall
Pontypridd Indoor Market
Pontypridd Indoor Market
Roath Farmers Market
Roath Farmers Market

Hotels in Porth

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Heritage Park Hotel
Rheola Hotel
Ty Gwyn Guest House

Cafes in Porth

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Daffodil's Tea Room
The Cosy Cottage
The Orb

Clinics in Porth

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pont Newydd Medical Centre

Dentists in Porth

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dental Teaching Unit

Train Stations in Porth

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Porth
Trehafod

Bus Stations in Porth

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Porth Bus Interchange

Gas Stations in Porth

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Texaco

Gyms in Porth

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

TJ11 Fitness

Breweries in Porth

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bragdy Twt Lol
Mad Dog Brewery Co.
Mad Dog Brewery Co.

Stadiums & Teams in Porth

TeamLeagueDivision
Cardiff Arms Park
Cardiff City Stadium
Cardiff International Sports Stadium
Cardiff Wales Stadium
National Indoor Athletics Centre
Principality Stadium

Airports Near Porth

48 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bristol AirportBRSLarge Airport
Cardiff International AirportCWLLarge Airport
MOD St Athan-Medium Airport
Royal Marines Base Chivenor-Medium Airport
Swansea AirportSWSMedium Airport
Abergavenny Airstrip-Small Airport
Allensmore Airfield-Small Airport
Batch End Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Belle Vue Airfield-Small Airport
Broadmeadow Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Brookside Farm Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Byecross Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Coetir Bach Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Croes Carn Einion Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Curry Rivel Airstrip-Small Airport
Eaglescott Airfield-Small Airport
Eggesford Airfield-Small Airport
Elan Valley Airstrip-Small Airport
Glebe Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Godney Airstrip-Small Airport
Green Acres Airstrip-Small Airport
Halesland Glider Field-Small Airport
Hardwicke Airstrip-Small Airport
Heywood Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Kemeys Commander Airstrip-Small Airport
Lane Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Langport Airstrip-Small Airport
Llangarron Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Lower-Durston Airstrip-Small Airport
Middle Chinnock Airstrip-Small Airport
Middlegate Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Middlezoy Aerodrome-Small Airport
New Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Old Park Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Park Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Rhigos Airstrip-Small Airport
RNAS Merryfield-Small Airport
Shobdon Airfield-Small Airport
South Wales Gliding Club-Small Airport
Stoodleigh Barton Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Talgarth Glider Field-Small Airport
Tracy Island Airstrip-Small Airport
Upfield Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Warren Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Watchford Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Westonzoyland Airfield-Small Airport
Woonton Airstrip-Small Airport
Yeovil/Westland Aerodrome-Small Airport

Post Offices in Porth

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Post Office

Treatment Centers in Porth

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Ashcroft House
Mental Health Matters Wales
Recovery Cymru

Churches & Religious Organizations in Porth

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapel
Porth Elm Church
St Annes Church
Tabernacle Baptist Church

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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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UFO Sightings Near Porth

1 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Porth.

Name Year Description
Rhondda valley (uk/wales) 1975 In the 2 instances I have never seen anything like it before or after&#44and I can confirm that there was no engine noise&#44 and the final s

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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Frequently Asked Questions About Porth

What is the population of Porth?

Porth has a population of 5,668 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 25 people per square mile, spread across 228.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Porth?

Porth has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 69.6 inches, with 6.0 inches of snow.

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