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Weather & Climate in Brecon, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Brecon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 230 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 58.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 446 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 47.1°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 230 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 446 ft (136 m) |
| Area | 2,139.3 sq mi (5,540.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.9461°N, 3.3889°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
46 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 | 106 km | 9 km |
| Apr 2, 1990 | 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom | M4.7 | 49 km | 18 km |
| Oct 25, 1999 | 10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom | M4.5 | 16 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 2018 | 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom | M4.3 | 41 km | 12 km |
| Feb 20, 2014 | 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 84 km | 3 km |
| Sep 23, 2000 | 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom | M4.0 | 127 km | 13 km |
| May 31, 2001 | 20 km NNW of Flexbury, United Kingdom | M4.0 | 139 km | 29 km |
| May 29, 2013 | 14 km WSW of Nefyn, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2005 | 2 km SW of Conwy, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 150 km | 5 km |
| Mar 7, 1996 | 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 103 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 1994 | 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2004 | 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 99 km | 7 km |
| May 30, 2022 | 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 1994 | Wales-England region, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2004 | 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 99 km | 7 km |
| Mar 17, 1994 | 5 km WNW of Newtown, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 2002 | 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 29 km | 8 km |
| Oct 10, 2001 | 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 46 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2002 | 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 47 km | 14 km |
| Feb 24, 2023 | 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 22 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 6.9 in | |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 5.1 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 58°F (15°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 5.8 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 6.5 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 6.9 in | Wettest |
Brecon has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 37°F in February to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.9") and July the driest (3.2").