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Rhayader, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,824 Population 1/sq mi density
719 ft Elevation 219 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$45,604 median income, 3.6% unemployment
C+
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$298,837 home value, $1,140/mo rent
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Rhayader experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 213 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average46.0°F
15% below US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days213 days/yr

Geography

Elevation719 ft (219 m)
Area2,139.3 sq mi (5,540.8 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates52.3015°N, 3.5115°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 67.8"
78% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 8.27"
Driest Month (May) 3.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

46 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 96 km
Apr 2, 1990 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom M4.7 36 km
Oct 25, 1999 10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom M4.5 52 km
Feb 17, 2018 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom M4.3 69 km
Feb 20, 2014 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom M4.1 114 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 129 km
Feb 14, 2005 2 km SW of Conwy, United Kingdom M3.8 110 km
Mar 7, 1996 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom M3.8 74 km
May 29, 2013 14 km WSW of Nefyn, United Kingdom M3.8 104 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 132 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 140 km
May 30, 2022 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom M3.6 88 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 140 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 113 km
Mar 17, 1994 5 km WNW of Newtown, United Kingdom M3.5 28 km
Feb 12, 2002 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom M3.5 69 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 86 km
Jul 29, 1992 8 km WNW of Caernarfon, United Kingdom M3.5 112 km
Jun 20, 2002 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom M3.4 87 km
Feb 24, 2023 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom M3.4 60 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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").

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