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Weather & Climate in Bala, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bala 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 238 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 54.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 551 feet.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 46.2°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 238 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 551 ft (168 m) |
| Area | 93.4 sq mi (241.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,123/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.9111°N, 3.5972°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
49 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Sep 22, 2002 | 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom | M4.8 | 107 km | 9 km |
| Apr 2, 1990 | 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom | M4.7 | 78 km | 18 km |
| Oct 25, 1999 | 10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom | M4.5 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Oct 21, 2002 | 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom | M4.3 | 111 km | 5 km |
| Feb 17, 2018 | 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom | M4.3 | 133 km | 12 km |
| May 29, 2013 | 14 km WSW of Nefyn, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Oct 24, 2002 | 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 114 km | 4 km |
| Mar 7, 1996 | 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2005 | 2 km SW of Conwy, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 43 km | 5 km |
| Apr 28, 2009 | 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 145 km | 9 km |
| Oct 21, 2002 | 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 124 km | 5 km |
| May 30, 2022 | 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Mar 17, 1994 | 5 km WNW of Newtown, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 2002 | 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 137 km | 8 km |
| Oct 22, 2002 | 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 115 km | 4 km |
| Jul 29, 1992 | 8 km WNW of Caernarfon, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 2023 | 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Feb 29, 2004 | 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 129 km | 12 km |
| Sep 1, 1999 | 4 km SSW of Llanfairfechan, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Feb 10, 1994 | 2 km NNE of Tregarth, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 46 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 5.6 in | |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 53°F (11°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 5.4 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 6.0 in |
Bala has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 37°F in February to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.1") and May the driest (3.1").