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Swansea, United Kingdom
Full City Profile
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
300,352
Population
1,995/sq mi density
59 ft
Elevation
18 meters
51°F
Avg Temperature
10°C
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$46,464 median income, 6.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$254,060 home value, $1,162/mo rent
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Swansea experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 256 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 50.8°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 256 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Area | 150.6 sq mi (390.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,995/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.6208°N, 3.9432°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | — | 141 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 4.7 in | |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 4.6 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 44°F (6°C) | 4.9 in |
Swansea has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 41°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.1") and May the driest (2.6").