Tonyrefail, United Kingdom

Wales · United Kingdom

Tonyrefail is a small city in Wales, United Kingdom with a population of 12,888. Elevation: 469 ft (143 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

12,888 Population 57/sq mi density
469 ft Elevation 143 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
69.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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People

Population12,888
Density57/mi²
Veterans4.1%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain69.6 in/yr
Elevation469 ft (143 m)
Population12,888
Population Density57 / sq mi
Elevation469 ft (143 m)
Coordinates51.5840°, -3.4304°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceWales
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation69.6 inches (1,768 mm)
Annual Snowfall6.0 inches (15 cm)

About Tonyrefail

Tonyrefail is a small city in United Kingdom (Wales) with a population of 12,888. The city sits at an elevation of 469 feet (143 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 69.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Climate in Tonyrefail

Tonyrefail has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 989 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F - / - 99.6
Feb 0°C / 32°F - / - 57.4
Mar 0°C / 32°F - / - 83.8
Apr 0°C / 32°F - / - 59.8
May 0°C / 32°F - / - 57.8
Jun 0°C / 32°F - / - 66.4
Jul 0°C / 32°F - / - 69.6
Aug 0°C / 32°F - / - 76.2
Sep 0°C / 32°F - / - 96.4
Oct 0°C / 32°F - / - 114.1
Nov 0°C / 32°F - / - 102.8
Dec 0°C / 32°F - / - 104.9
Tonyrefail experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 69.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 469 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average51.8°F
4% below United Kingdom avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)

Geography

Elevation469 ft (143 m)
Area228.3 sq mi (591.2 km²)
Population Density57/sq mi
Coordinates51.5840°N, 3.4304°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 69.6"
83% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 6.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.31"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

36 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.4 on Feb 24, 2023.

Sep 22, 2002 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M4.8 136 km
Apr 2, 1990 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom M4.7 87 km
Oct 25, 1999 10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom M4.5 29 km
Feb 17, 2018 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom M4.3 33 km
Feb 20, 2014 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom M4.1 56 km
May 31, 2001 20 km NNW of Flexbury, United Kingdom M4.0 109 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 147 km
Mar 7, 1996 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom M3.8 142 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 63 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 133 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 33 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 63 km
Mar 17, 1994 5 km WNW of Newtown, United Kingdom M3.5 106 km
Feb 12, 2002 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom M3.5 18 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 16 km
Feb 24, 2023 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom M3.4 31 km
Jun 20, 2002 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom M3.4 24 km
Sep 23, 1992 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom M3.3 74 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.3 63 km
Jun 16, 1991 11 km WSW of Knighton, United Kingdom M3.3 82 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

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 - 124 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 5.1 in
February 39°F (4°C) 3.7 in Coldest
March 42°F (6°C) 3.9 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.9 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.9 in
June 56°F (14°C) 3.0 in
July 60°F (15°C) 2.8 in Driest
August 60°F (16°C) 3.8 in Warmest
September 56°F (13°C) 4.3 in
October 50°F (10°C) 4.7 in
November 45°F (7°C) 5.3 in Wettest
December 42°F (5°C) 5.2 in

Tonyrefail has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 39°F in February to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 47.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.3") and July the driest (2.8").

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Schools in Tonyrefail

5 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Tonyrefail Community School - - - -
Cwmlai Primary School - - - -
Tonyrefail Primary School - - - -
Williamstown Primary School - - - -
Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Tonyrefail - - - -
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Radio Stations near Tonyrefail

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Celtica Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Dance Classics UK 90s, dance AAC 192 kbps
Nation 60s - MP3 128 kbps
100% Whatever Westcountry - MP3
Wave Community Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Nation Love - AAC+ 47 kbps
Radio Wigwam indie rock MP3

Museums in Tonyrefail

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Abernodwydd Farmhouse
Birthplace of Joseph Parry
Blaenwaun Post Office
Blaenwaun Post Office
Bryn Eryr (Iron Age Roundhouses)
Bryn Eryr (Iron Age Roundhouses)
Cae Adda Cowhouse
Cae Adda Cowhouse
Cefn Junction
Cider Making Display
Cider Making Display
Cilewent Farmhouse
Clogmaker’s Workshop
Coach House
Coach House
Cockpit
Cockpit
Cosmeston Medieval Village
Cosmeston Medieval Village
Cowbridge & District Museum
Cross Inn Tailor's Shop
Cross Inn Tailor's Shop
Cyfarthfa Castle Museum & Art Gallery
Cynon Valley Museum & Gallery
Derwen Bakehouse
Derwen Bakehouse
Derwen Bakehouse Shop
Derwen Bakehouse Shop
Ebbw Vale Works Museum
Enamel House
Enamel House
Esgair Moel Woollen Mill
Esgair Moel Woollen Mill
Ewenny Kiln
Fishing Exhibition
Fishing Exhibition
Georgetown Baking Oven
Georgetown Baking Oven
Gwalia Stores
Gwalia Stores
Gweithdy Galleries and Workshop
Gweithdy Galleries and Workshop
Hendre'r-ywydd Uchaf (farmhouse)
Hendre'r-ywydd Uchaf (farmhouse)
Kennixton
Kennixton
Llainfadyn Cottage
Llainfadyn Cottage
Llancaiach-fawr
Llawr-Y-Glyn Smithy
Llwyn-yr-eos
Llwyn-yr-eos Farmhouse
Llys Llywelyn (Medieval Court)
Llys Llywelyn (Medieval Court)
Maentwrog Hayshed
Maentwrog Hayshed
Maestir School
Melin Bompren Corn Mill
Melin Bompren Corn Mill
Moss-Vernon's Portrait Studio
Moss-Vernon's Portrait Studio
Museum of Welsh Cricket
Museum of Welsh Cricket
nantgarw China Works Museum
Nantwallter Cottage
Nash Point Fog Horn
Oakdale Workmen's Institute
Oakdale Workmen's Institute
Paul Kirner's Music Palace
Penrhiw Chapel
Penrhiw Chapel
Pigsty
Pigsty
Pontypridd Museum
Prefab
Rhaeadr Tannery
Rhaeadr Tannery
Rhondda Heritage Park
Rhyd-y-car Terrace (1805 House)
Rhyd-y-car Terrace (1805 House)
Rhyd-y-car Terrace (1855 House)
Rhyd-y-car Terrace (1855 House)
Rhyd-y-car Terrace (1895 House)
Rhyd-y-car Terrace (1895 House)
Rhyd-y-car Terrace (1925 House)
Rhyd-y-car Terrace (1925 House)
Rhyd-y-car Terrace (1955 House)
Rhyd-y-car Terrace (1955 House)
Rhyd-y-car Terrace (1985 House)
Rhyd-y-car Terrace (1985 House)
Saddlers Workshop
Saddlers Workshop
Saint Teilo's Church
Saint Teilo's Church
South Wales Aviation Musuem
St Fagans Museum Visitor Centre
St Fagans Museum Visitor Centre
Stryd Lydan Barn
Stryd Lydan Barn
The Block of Coal
The Boat House
The Boat House
The Bus Depot Barry
Tollhouse
Tollhouse
Tredegar Medical Aid Society Heritage Centre
Tredegar Museum
University of South Wales Art Collection Museum
Urinal
Urinal
Vulcan Hotel
Vulcan Hotel
Winding House

Libraries in Tonyrefail

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Aberbargoed Library0.0
Aberdare Library0.0
Aberkenfig Library0.0
Abertridwr Library0.0
Bargoed Library0.0
Beddau and Tynant Community Library0.0
Bedwas Library0.0
Blackwood Library0.0
Caerphilly Library0.0
Cancer Research Wales Library0.0
Canton Library0.0
Canton Library0.0
Cathays Branch and Heritage Library0.0
Cathays Branch and Heritage Library0.0
County Library Barry0.0
Cowbridge Library0.0
Cwm Library0.0
Deri Library0.0
Dinas Powys Community Library0.0
Dinas Powys Community Library0.0
Ebbw Vale Library0.0
Ely & Caerau Hub0.0
Ely & Caerau Hub0.0
Fairwater Hub0.0
Fairwater Hub0.0
Ferndale Library0.0
Glynneath Library0.0
Hirwaun Library0.0
Learning Centre0.0
Learning Centre0.0
Llantrisant Library0.0
Llantwit Major Heath Centre0.0
Llantwit Major Library0.0
Merthyr Tydfil Central Library0.0
Mountain Ash Library0.0
Mountain Ash Library0.0
Nelson Library0.0
Pontyclun Library0.0
Pontypridd Library0.0
Porth Library0.0
Radyr Hub0.0
Radyr Hub0.0
Rhiwbina Hub0.0
Rhiwbina Hub0.0
Rhoose Library0.0
Rhymney Library0.0
St Athan Library0.0
Sully & Lavernock Community Library Trust0.0
The Cochrane Building0.0
Tonypandy Library0.0
Tredegar Library0.0
Treharris Library0.0
Trelai Branch Library0.0
Treorchy Library0.0
Ystrad Mynach Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Tonyrefail

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Arthur Llewellyn Jenkins
Emily's Indoor Market
Market Hall
Pontypridd Indoor Market
Pontypridd Indoor Market

Gas Stations in Tonyrefail

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gulf

Breweries in Tonyrefail

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bragdy Twt Lol
Mad Dog Brewery Co.
Mad Dog Brewery Co.

Stadiums & Teams in Tonyrefail

TeamLeagueDivision
Cardiff Arms Park
Cardiff City Stadium
Cardiff International Sports Stadium
Cardiff Wales Stadium
Principality Stadium

Airports Near Tonyrefail

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bristol AirportBRSLarge Airport
Cardiff International AirportCWLLarge Airport
MOD St Athan-Medium Airport
Royal Marines Base Chivenor-Medium Airport
Swansea AirportSWSMedium Airport
Abergavenny Airstrip-Small Airport
Allensmore Airfield-Small Airport
Batch End Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Belle Vue Airfield-Small Airport
Broadmeadow Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Brookside Farm Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Byecross Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Coetir Bach Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Croes Carn Einion Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Curry Rivel Airstrip-Small Airport
Dunkeswell Airfield-Small Airport
Eaglescott Airfield-Small Airport
Eggesford Airfield-Small Airport
Elan Valley Airstrip-Small Airport
Glebe Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Godney Airstrip-Small Airport
Green Acres Airstrip-Small Airport
Halesland Glider Field-Small Airport
Hardwicke Airstrip-Small Airport
Heywood Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Kemeys Commander Airstrip-Small Airport
Lane Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Langport Airstrip-Small Airport
Llangarron Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Lower-Durston Airstrip-Small Airport
Middle Chinnock Airstrip-Small Airport
Middlegate Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Middlezoy Aerodrome-Small Airport
North Hill Glider Field-Small Airport
Old Park Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Park Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Rhigos Airstrip-Small Airport
RNAS Merryfield-Small Airport
Shobdon Airfield-Small Airport
South Wales Gliding Club-Small Airport
Stoodleigh Barton Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Talgarth Glider Field-Small Airport
Tracy Island Airstrip-Small Airport
Upfield Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Warren Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Watchford Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Westacott Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Westonzoyland Airfield-Small Airport
Westover Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Woonton Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Tonyrefail

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Trebanog Post Office

Treatment Centers in Tonyrefail

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Mental Health Matters Wales
Recovery Cymru

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tonyrefail

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Carmel Church
Mount Zion English Baptist Church
Saint David's Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tonyrefail

What is the population of Tonyrefail?

Tonyrefail has a population of 12,888 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 57 people per square mile, spread across 228.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tonyrefail?

Tonyrefail has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 69.6 inches, with 6.0 inches of snow.

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