Tywyn, United Kingdom

Wales · United Kingdom

Tywyn is a small town in Wales, United Kingdom with a population of 3,133. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).

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

3,133 Population 3/sq mi density
33 ft Elevation 10 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 10°C
45.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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About Tywyn

Tywyn

Tywyn, formerly spelled Towyn, is a town, community, and seaside resort on the Cardigan Bay coast of southern Gwynedd, Wales. It was previously in the historic county of Merionethshire. It is famous as the location of the Cadfan Stone, a stone cross with the earliest known example of written Welsh, and the home of the Talyllyn Railway. It has a population of 3264.

People

Population3,133
Density3/mi²
Veterans4.3%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)
Rain45.6 in/yr
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Population3,133
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Coordinates52.5858°, -4.0928°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceWales
Average Temperature49°F (10°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation45.6 inches (1,158 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tywyn

Tywyn is a small town in United Kingdom (Wales) with a population of 3,133. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Tywyn experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average49.2°F
9% below United Kingdom avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area1,076.3 sq mi (2,787.5 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates52.5858°N, 4.0928°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.6"
20% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.24"
Driest Month (May) 2.48"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

37 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 M4.8 132 km
Apr 2, 1990 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom M4.7 81 km
Oct 25, 1999 10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom M4.5 92 km
Feb 17, 2018 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom M4.3 97 km
Feb 20, 2014 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom M4.1 136 km
May 29, 2013 14 km WSW of Nefyn, United Kingdom M3.8 54 km
Feb 14, 2005 2 km SW of Conwy, United Kingdom M3.8 77 km
Mar 7, 1996 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom M3.8 92 km
May 30, 2022 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom M3.6 104 km
Jul 29, 1992 8 km WNW of Caernarfon, United Kingdom M3.5 67 km
Mar 17, 1994 5 km WNW of Newtown, United Kingdom M3.5 49 km
Feb 12, 2002 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom M3.5 114 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 130 km
Jun 20, 2002 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom M3.4 133 km
Feb 24, 2023 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom M3.4 108 km
Sep 1, 1999 4 km SSW of Llanfairfechan, United Kingdom M3.3 71 km
Feb 10, 1994 2 km NNE of Tregarth, United Kingdom M3.3 70 km
Feb 20, 1995 England, United Kingdom M3.3 140 km
Jun 16, 1991 11 km WSW of Knighton, United Kingdom M3.3 67 km
Jul 30, 1999 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom M3.3 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 4.5 in
February 41°F (5°C) 3.3 in Coldest
March 43°F (6°C) 3.8 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.6 in
May 51°F (11°C) 2.5 in Driest
June 56°F (13°C) 3.0 in
July 59°F (15°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in
September 56°F (13°C) 4.0 in
October 51°F (11°C) 4.8 in
November 46°F (8°C) 5.2 in Wettest
December 43°F (6°C) 5.0 in

Tywyn has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 41°F in February to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.2") and May the driest (2.5").

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Schools in Tywyn

4 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ysgol Uwchradd Tywyn - - - -
Ysgol Penybryn - - - -
Ysgol Craig y Deryn - - - -
Ysgol Craig y Deryn - - - -
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Museums in Tywyn

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ceredigion Museum
Sailors' Institute
Talyllyn Railway
The Round House
Tŷ Gwyn and the Maritime Museum

Libraries in Tywyn

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Aberdovey Literary Institute0.0
Canolfan Alun R. Edwards Library0.0
Hugh Owen Library0.0
Library Machynlleth0.0
National Library of Wales0.0
Physical Sciences Library0.0
Tywyn Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Tywyn

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Cattle Market
Devil's Bridge Livestock Market
Tywyn Monday Market

Hotels in Tywyn

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dolgoch Falls Hotel

Restaurants in Tywyn

6 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bay of Bengal
Dine India
Happy Garden
Proper Gander
Salt Marsh Kitchen
Victorian Slipway

Cafes in Tywyn

10 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Beachside Cafe
Caffi Cegin Fach
King's
Layla's Lounge
Millie & Sid's
Môr
Pebbles Tea Room
Rivington
Toast
Waterfalls Tearoom

Cinemas in Tywyn

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tywyn Cinema

Veterinaries in Tywyn

2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cambrian Vets
Milfeddygon Williams

Train Stations in Tywyn

11 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Brynglas
Cynfal
Dolgoch
Fach Goch
Hendy
Pendre
Rhydyronen
Tonfanau
Tynllwyn Hen
Tywyn
Tywyn Wharf

Gas Stations in Tywyn

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Essar

Breweries in Tywyn

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Myrddins Brewery & Distillery Ltd
Seidr Pisgah Chi

Airports Near Tywyn

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Anglesey AirportVLYMedium Airport
Aberporth Airport-Small Airport
Bryngwyn Bach Airfield-Small Airport
Cae Mawr Tyddyn Hen-Small Airport
Caernarfon Airport-Small Airport
Cruglas Synod Inn Airstrip-Small Airport
Crymych Airstrip-Small Airport
Dinas Farm Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Elan Valley Airstrip-Small Airport
Llanbedr Airfield-Small Airport
Lleweni Parc Glyndwr Soaring Club-Small Airport
Pencraig Airstrip-Small Airport
RAF Mona-Small Airport
Rhedyn Coch Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Rhoshirwaun-Small Airport
Talybont Airstrip-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tywyn

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capel Bethel Newydd
Capel Ebeneser
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
St Cadfan's Church
St David's Church
Tywyn Baptist Church

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Waterfalls
2
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Waterfalls Near Tywyn

2 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Tywyn.

Name Description
Dolgoch Lower Falls
Dolgoch Upper Falls

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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What is the population of Tywyn?

Tywyn has a population of 3,133 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 1,076.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tywyn?

Tywyn has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 45.6 inches.

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