Porthcawl, United Kingdom
Wales · United Kingdom
Porthcawl is a small city in Wales, United Kingdom with a population of 16,134. Elevation: 39 ft (12 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
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People
Climate
| Population | 16,134 |
| Population Density | 31 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.4790°, -3.7036° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | Wales |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 69.6 inches (1,768 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 6.0 inches (15 cm) |
About Porthcawl
Porthcawl is a small city in United Kingdom (Wales) with a population of 16,134. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 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 Porthcawl
Porthcawl 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.8°F |
| 4% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 516.9 sq mi (1,338.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 31/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.4790°N, 3.7036°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 | - | 120 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 4.3 in | |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | |
| August | 62°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| December | 44°F (6°C) | 4.4 in |
Porthcawl has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 41°F in February to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 40.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.7") and May the driest (2.2").
Schools in Porthcawl
6 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porthcawl Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| St Clare's School | - | - | - | - |
| West Park Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Porthcawl Comprehensive School | - | - | - | - |
| Nottage Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Newton Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Porthcawl
7 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 | |
| Mechanical Music Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Nation 60s | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Nation Love | - | AAC+ 47 kbps | |
| RustRadio | metal | MP3 320 kbps |
Museums in Porthcawl
| 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 | ||||
| Glynn Vivian Art Gallery | ||||
| Lynmouth Flood Memorial Hall | ||||
| Lynton and Exmoor Museum | ||||
| Lynton Toy Museum & Shop | ||||
| Nash Point Fog Horn | ||||
| National Waterfront Museum | ||||
| Oriel Science | ||||
| Porthcawl Museum | ||||
| Swansea Museum | ||||
| Swansea Museum Collections Centre | ||||
| Swansea Museum Tramway Centre | ||||
| The Glen Lyn Gorge |
Libraries in Porthcawl
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aberkenfig 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 | |||||
| Llantwit Major Heath Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Llantwit Major Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Morriston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Morriston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Neath Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Neath Port Talbot Library and Information Services | 0.0 | |||||
| Pontardawe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Porthcawl Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pyle Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Resolven Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Skewen Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Skewen 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 | |||||
| Tonypandy Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Treorchy Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Porthcawl
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neath Indoor Market | |||||
| Swansea Market |
Hotels in Porthcawl
4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Porthcawl
15 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Porthcawl
14 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Porthcawl
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Porthcawl
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Porthcawl
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Porthcawl
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Porthcawl
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Porthcawl
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Porthcawl
33 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiff International Airport | CWL | Large Airport |
| Exeter International Airport | EXT | Medium Airport |
| MOD St Athan | - | Medium Airport |
| Royal Marines Base Chivenor | - | Medium Airport |
| Swansea Airport | SWS | Medium Airport |
| Abergavenny Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Batch End Farm Airstrip | - | Small 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 |
| Farway Common Airfield | - | 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 |
| Lower-Durston Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| North Hill Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Old Park Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| 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 |
| Westover Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Porthcawl
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Porthcawl Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Porthcawl
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Mental Health Matters Wales | ||
| The Weight Loss Doctor Clinic |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Porthcawl
13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| All Saints | |
| Arlington Road Presbyterian Church | |
| Bethel | |
| Gilgal | |
| Gilgal Baptist Church | |
| Hope Chapel | |
| Lias Road Gospel Hall | |
| Nottage Baptist and Unitarian Church | |
| Our Lady Star of the Sea | |
| Saint John the Baptist Church | |
| St Mary's Church | |
| St. David's | |
| Trinity Church |
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UFO Sightings Near Porthcawl
1 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Porthcawl.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Porthcawl (uk/wales) | 2002 | low flying shining disapearing flying object |
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What is the population of Porthcawl?
Porthcawl has a population of 16,134 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 31 people per square mile, spread across 516.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Porthcawl?
Porthcawl 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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