Rhayader, United Kingdom
Wales · United Kingdom
Rhayader is a small town in Wales, United Kingdom with a population of 1,824. Elevation: 719 ft (219 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°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 | 1,824 |
| Elevation | 719 ft (219 m) |
| Coordinates | 52.3015°, -3.5115° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | Wales |
| Average Temperature | 46°F (8°C) |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 67.8 inches (1,721 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Rhayader
Rhayader is a small town in United Kingdom (Wales) with a population of 1,824. The city sits at an elevation of 719 feet (219 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 67.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 46.0°F |
| 15% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 719 ft (219 m) |
| Coordinates | 52.3015°N, 3.5115°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 8.1 in | |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 5.6 in | Coldest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 6.1 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 4.7 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 5.4 in | |
| October | 47°F (9°C) | 6.7 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 7.7 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 8.3 in | Wettest |
Rhayader has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 37°F in February to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 67.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (8.3") and May the driest (3.5").
Schools in Rhayader
1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhayader Church in Wales Controlled School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Rhayader
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Rhayader
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Cwmhir Museum | ||||
| CARAD Rhayader Museum and Gallery | ||||
| Llanidloes Museum | ||||
| National Cycle Museum | ||||
| Newtown Textile Museum | ||||
| Radnorshire Museum | ||||
| Signal Box Museum | ||||
| The Robert Owen Museum | ||||
| The Thomas Shop |
Libraries in Rhayader
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Builth Wells Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Llandiloes Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Llandrindod Wells Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Llanwrtyd Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rhayader Library | 0.0 |
Hotels in Rhayader
5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Rhayader
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Rhayader
5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Rhayader
2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Rhayader
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Rhayader
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilderness Brewery |
Airports Near Rhayader
32 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Swansea Airport | SWS | Medium Airport |
| Abergavenny Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Allensmore Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Breidden Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Broadmeadow Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Byecross Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Chirk Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Coetir Bach Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Croes Carn Einion Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Elan Valley Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Forest Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Green Acres Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hardwicke Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kemeys Commander Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lane Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Llanbedr Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Midland Glider Club | - | Small Airport |
| North Wales Gliding Club | - | Small Airport |
| Park Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Pencraig Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Rhigos Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Sandford Hall Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Shobdon Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sleap Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| South Wales Gliding Club | - | Small Airport |
| Talgarth Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Talybont Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| The Plassey Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Trench Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Upfield Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Welshpool Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Woonton Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Rhayader
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Abbeycwmhir Post Office | |
| Pantydwr Post Office | |
| Rhayader Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Rhayader
8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Bethany Chapel | |
| Bethel Chapel | |
| Llanwrthwl Parish Church | |
| Nantgwyllt Church | |
| St Bride’s Cwmdauddwr | |
| St Mark's Church, Ysfa | |
| St Mary | |
| St. Clements Church |
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Public Holidays in United Kingdom
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Rhayader has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 67.8 inches.
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