Sign In Register

Swinford, Ireland

Connacht · Ireland

Swinford is a small town in Connacht, Ireland with a population of 1,394. Elevation: 246 ft (75 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

1,394 Population 1,602/sq mi density
246 ft Elevation 75 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
48.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Dublin Timezone

Discover Swinford, Ireland

Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.

Full City Profile

About Swinford

Swinford

Swinford is a town in County Mayo, Ireland. It is surrounded by a number of smaller villages, including Midfield and Meelick. It is just off the N5 road, 18 km (11 mi) from Ireland West Airport. Situated on a tributary of the River Moy, Swinford is known for its fishing waters, including the Callow lakes and the lakes of Conn and Cullin. Swinford was bypassed in 1993 by the N5 route and was the first town in Mayo to be bypassed.

People

Population1,394
Density1,602/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain48.2 in/yr
Sunny Days249/yr
Elevation246 ft (75 m)
Population1,394
Population Density1,602 / sq mi
Elevation246 ft (75 m)
Coordinates53.9394°, -8.9435°
TimezoneEurope/Dublin
Country🇮🇪 Ireland
State / ProvinceConnacht
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average58°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation48.2 inches (1,224 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Swinford

Swinford is a small town in Ireland (Connacht) with a population of 1,394. The city sits at an elevation of 246 feet (75 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Dublin.

Climate in Swinford

Swinford has an average annual temperature of 8.8°C (48°F). The hottest month is Jul (13.9°C), the coldest is Jan (4.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1355 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.3°C / 40°F 1.9° / 6.7° 131.0
Feb 4.6°C / 40°F 1.9° / 7.4° 112.2
Mar 5.8°C / 42°F 2.7° / 8.9° 95.3
Apr 7.8°C / 46°F 4.1° / 11.5° 78.5
May 10.3°C / 51°F 6.5° / 14.1° 90.8
Jun 12.6°C / 55°F 9° / 16.1° 97.4
Jul 13.9°C / 57°F 10.5° / 17.3° 106.1
Aug 13.8°C / 57°F 10.6° / 17.1° 114.4
Sep 12.4°C / 54°F 9.2° / 15.6° 108.9
Oct 9.4°C / 49°F 6.5° / 12.2° 138.5
Nov 6.5°C / 44°F 4° / 9° 139.4
Dec 4.5°C / 40°F 2.2° / 6.8° 142.2
Swinford experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 249 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 246 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 58°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average48.4°F
10% below Ireland avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average58°F (15°C)
Sunny Days249 days/yr

Geography

Elevation246 ft (75 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Population Density1,602/sq mi
Coordinates53.9394°N, 8.9435°W
TimezoneEurope/Dublin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.2"
27% above Ireland avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.31"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.68"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M0.0 on Jun 6, 2012.

Jun 6, 2012 60 km W of Belmullet, Ireland M4.0 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 5.2 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 3.7 in
March 43°F (6°C) 4.2 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.7 in Driest
May 51°F (10°C) 3.0 in
June 55°F (13°C) 2.9 in
July 58°F (15°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 58°F (14°C) 3.7 in
September 54°F (12°C) 4.1 in
October 49°F (10°C) 5.2 in
November 44°F (7°C) 5.3 in Wettest
December 42°F (5°C) 5.3 in

Swinford has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 40°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.3") and April the driest (2.7").

View full weather details →

Schools in Swinford

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Saint Patricks
Scoil Muire & Treasa
Scoil Muire & Treasa
Swinford Vocational School - VEC
Culmore NS
View full schools details →

Radio Stations near Swinford

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CFC FM AAC+ 384 kbps
Midwest Radio [MP3] MP3 128 kbps
Midwest Radio [AAC] AAC+ 128 kbps
Midwest Radio AAC+ 128 kbps
MPB Radio 2 Easy jazz music AAC+ 384 kbps
Ocean FM Sligo ireland, pop AAC+ 48 kbps

Museums in Swinford

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Kiltimagh Museum
Knock Museum
Michael Davitt Museum
The Jackie Clarke Collection

Libraries in Swinford

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Ballina Library0.0
Ballyhaunis Public Library0.0
Claremorris Library0.0
Leabharlann Kiltimagh Library0.0
Swinford Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Swinford

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Balla Mart

Cafes in Swinford

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Novel Bean

Gas Stations in Swinford

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Applegreen
Circle K
Cunniffes

Banks in Swinford

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AIB
Bank of Ireland

Gyms in Swinford

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Health Hub

Golf Courses in Swinford

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Swinford Golf Club

Airports Near Swinford

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ireland West Airport KnockNOCLarge Airport
Sligo AirportSXLMedium Airport
Ballina AirfieldSmall Airport
Ballyvarry AirstripSmall Airport
Bunnyconnellan AirstripSmall Airport
Connemara Regional AirportNNRSmall Airport
Craughwell AirfieldSmall Airport
Cregboy AirstripSmall Airport
Crossmolina AirstripSmall Airport
Lough Conn AirstripSmall Airport
Tibohine AirfieldSmall Airport
Whites AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Swinford

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Swinford Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Swinford

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Our Lady Help Of Christians
St Luke's Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Dublin
Elevation
65 m (213 ft)

🇮🇪 About Ireland

Capital Dublin
Population 4,853,506
Area 70,280 km²
GDP (USD) $567,372,737,459
GDP per capita $106,819
HDI 0.950
Life expectancy 82.9 years
Internet users 96.5%
Urban population 64.1%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages English, Irish
Calling code +353
TLD .ie
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Ireland

11 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Lá Caille
Feb 2 Saint Brigid's Day Lá Fhéile Bríde
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Lá Fhéile Pádraig
Apr 3 Good Friday Aoine an Chéasta
Apr 6 Easter Monday Luan Cásca
May 4 May Day Lá Bealtaine
Jun 1 June Holiday Lá Saoire i mí an Mheithimh
Aug 3 August Holiday Lá Saoire i mí Lúnasa
Oct 26 October Holiday Lá Saoire i mí Dheireadh Fómhair
Dec 25 Christmas Day Lá Nollag
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Lá Fhéile Stiofáin

Download Full City Report

Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for Swinford.

Get Report

Frequently Asked Questions About Swinford

What is the population of Swinford?

Swinford has a population of 1,394 residents and is located in Ireland. The population density is 1,602 people per square mile, spread across 0.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Swinford?

Swinford has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. The area receives 249 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 48.2 inches.

Nearby Cities

Compare Swinford with another city: