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Porthcawl, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

3.3 /5.0
B Good
15,672 Population 3,031/sq mi density
39 ft Elevation 12 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$46,993 median income, 5.2% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$264,598 home value, $1,175/mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Porthcawl 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. The area gets 224 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 69.6 inches. The area receives 6.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average51.8°F
4% below US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days224 days/yr

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area516.9 sq mi (1,338.8 km²)
Population Density3,031/sq mi
Coordinates51.4790°N, 3.7036°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 69.6"
83% above US avg
Snowfall 6.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.65"
Driest Month (May) 2.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

32 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.4 on Feb 24, 2023.

Apr 2, 1990 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom M4.7 105 km
Oct 25, 1999 10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom M4.5 41 km
Feb 17, 2018 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom M4.3 29 km
Feb 20, 2014 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom M4.1 34 km
May 31, 2001 20 km NNW of Flexbury, United Kingdom M4.0 87 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 66 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 29 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 66 km
Mar 17, 1994 5 km WNW of Newtown, United Kingdom M3.5 120 km
Feb 12, 2002 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom M3.5 40 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 35 km
Jun 20, 2002 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom M3.4 44 km
Feb 24, 2023 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom M3.4 52 km
Sep 23, 1992 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom M3.3 64 km
Jun 16, 1991 11 km WSW of Knighton, United Kingdom M3.3 98 km
Jul 30, 1999 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom M3.3 42 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.3 66 km
Oct 16, 1997 4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom M3.2 112 km
Sep 17, 1993 3 km S of Leominster, United Kingdom M3.2 104 km
Jan 28, 2002 1 km S of Abercarn, United Kingdom M3.0 42 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 — 120 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

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").

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