Porthmadog, United Kingdom

Wales · United Kingdom

Porthmadog is a small town in Wales, United Kingdom with a population of 3,877. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).

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

3,877 Population 627/sq mi density
13 ft Elevation 4 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
47.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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People

Population3,877
Density627/mi²
Veterans4.3%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
Rain47.9 in/yr
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Population3,877
Population Density627 / sq mi
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Coordinates52.9292°, -4.1314°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceWales
Average Temperature49°F (9°C)
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation47.9 inches (1,216 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Porthmadog

Porthmadog is a small town in United Kingdom (Wales) with a population of 3,877. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Porthmadog experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average48.8°F
10% below United Kingdom avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area6.2 sq mi (16.0 km²)
Population Density627/sq mi
Coordinates52.9292°N, 4.1314°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.9"
26% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.51"
Driest Month (May) 2.68"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

39 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 28, 2023.

Sep 22, 2002 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M4.8 141 km
Apr 2, 1990 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom M4.7 103 km
Oct 25, 1999 10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom M4.5 128 km
Feb 17, 2018 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom M4.3 135 km
Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 141 km
May 29, 2013 14 km WSW of Nefyn, United Kingdom M3.8 40 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 144 km
Mar 7, 1996 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom M3.8 93 km
Feb 14, 2005 2 km SW of Conwy, United Kingdom M3.8 42 km
May 30, 2022 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom M3.6 101 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 145 km
Feb 12, 2002 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom M3.5 149 km
Mar 17, 1994 5 km WNW of Newtown, United Kingdom M3.5 68 km
Jul 29, 1992 8 km WNW of Caernarfon, United Kingdom M3.5 31 km
Feb 24, 2023 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom M3.4 141 km
Jun 16, 1991 11 km WSW of Knighton, United Kingdom M3.3 93 km
Sep 1, 1999 4 km SSW of Llanfairfechan, United Kingdom M3.3 33 km
Feb 10, 1994 2 km NNE of Tregarth, United Kingdom M3.3 32 km
Feb 20, 1995 England, United Kingdom M3.3 135 km
Oct 23, 2002 0 km WSW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.3 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 4.7 in Coldest
February 40°F (5°C) 3.5 in
March 43°F (6°C) 4.2 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.9 in
May 51°F (11°C) 2.7 in Driest
June 56°F (13°C) 3.0 in
July 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 3.8 in
September 55°F (13°C) 4.2 in
October 51°F (10°C) 5.0 in
November 45°F (7°C) 5.5 in Wettest
December 42°F (5°C) 5.2 in

Porthmadog has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 40°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.5") and May the driest (2.7").

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Schools in Porthmadog

5 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Porthmadog - - - -
Ysgol y Gorlan - - - -
Ysgol Eifionydd - - - -
Ysgol Eifion Wyn - - - -
Ysgol Borthygest - - - -
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Radio Stations near Porthmadog

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Hits hull & East York pop music MP3 128 kbps
Radio Bronglais - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Porthmadog

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Anglesey Model Village
Anglesey Transport Museum - Tacla Taid
Cae’r Gors
Caernarfon Airworld Museum
Heritage Centre
Lasynys Fawr
Llechwedd Slate Caverns
Lloyd George Museum
Old Quarry Hospital
Porthmadog Maritime Museum
Royal Welch Fusiliers Museum
Sailors' Institute
Segontium Visitor Centre
The Round House
Tŷ Gwyn and the Maritime Museum
Welsh Slate Museum
Yr Ysgwrn
Yr Ysgwrn

Libraries in Porthmadog

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Blaenau Ffestiniog Library0.0
Caernarfon Library0.0
Criccieth Library0.0
Deiniolen Library0.0
Harlech Youth and Community Centre0.0
Penrhyndeudraeth Library0.0
Penygroes Library0.0
Porthmadog library0.0

Hotels in Porthmadog

6 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aberdunant Hall Hotel
Gwesty Queen's Hotel
Premier Inn
Royal Sportsman
The Hotel Portmeirion
Travelodge Porthmadog

Restaurants in Porthmadog

13 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Black Rock Beach Club
Glaslyn Tandoori
Good Mood
Good Mood Lodge
Happy Chop Suey House
Harbour Restaurant
Ochirly Oriental
Rosemary Food Bar
Sima
Y Sgwâr
Yamin Indian Takeaway
Yr Hen Fecws
Yr Wylan

Cafes in Porthmadog

21 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cadwaladers
Caffi Glas
Caffi Siop Fawr
Caffi'r Sgwâr
Costa
Cowshed
Emilia’s
Euphoria Coffee Shop
Newell's Bistro
Plas 152 Coffee Room
Portmeirion Cafe
Revive
Russell Tea Room
Sea View Tea Rooms
Siop Coffi T.H.
Thai Harbwr
The Angel Ices & Coffee Shop
The Big Rock Cafe
The Port Cafe, Deli & Restaurant
Town Hall Cafe
Tyddyn Mawr Tea Room

Monuments in Porthmadog

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gorsedd Circle

Train Stations in Porthmadog

6 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Boston Lodge Halt
Gelert's Farm
Pen-y-Mount
Porthmadog
Porthmadog (WHHR)
Porthmadog Harbour

Gas Stations in Porthmadog

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BFL
Essar
Shell
Tesco

Banks in Porthmadog

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Barclays
HSBC UK

Golf Courses in Porthmadog

2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mini Golf Course
Porthmadog Golf Club

Breweries in Porthmadog

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Myrddins Brewery & Distillery Ltd
Purple Moose Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Porthmadog

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Airports Near Porthmadog

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Anglesey AirportVLYMedium Airport
Cae Mawr Tyddyn Hen-Small Airport
Caernarfon Airport-Small Airport
Dinas Farm Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Elan Valley Airstrip-Small Airport
Llanbedr Airfield-Small Airport
Lleweni Parc Glyndwr Soaring Club-Small Airport
Pencraig Airstrip-Small Airport
RAF Mona-Small Airport
Rhoshirwaun-Small Airport
Talybont Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Porthmadog

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Porthmadog Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Porthmadog

13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capel Bethel
Capel Salem
Capel Y Porth
Catholic Church of the Most Holy Redeemer
Ebeneser Chapel
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
New St Johns
Saint Mary's
St Bueno's Church
St Cyngar's Church
St John's Church
Treflys Chapel
Zion Baptist Chapel

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UFO Sightings
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UFO Sightings Near Porthmadog

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

Name Year Description
Porthmadog (uk/wales) 2003 LOoked up to see a flashing orb

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 Porthmadog

What is the population of Porthmadog?

Porthmadog has a population of 3,877 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 627 people per square mile, spread across 6.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Porthmadog?

Porthmadog has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 47.9 inches.

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