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Porthmadog, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

3.3 /5.0
B Good
2,981 Population 482/sq mi density
13 ft Elevation 4 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$41,742 median income, 5.7% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$252,165 home value, $1,044/mo rent
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.5% bachelor's degree or higher
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. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average48.8°F
10% below US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days249 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area6.2 sq mi (16.0 km²)
Population Density482/sq mi
Coordinates52.9292°N, 4.1314°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.9"
26% above US 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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