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Weather & Climate in Hay, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hay experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 207 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.9 inches. The area receives 7.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 318 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 207 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 318 ft (97 m) |
| Area | 12.8 sq mi (33.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.0705°N, 3.1274°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
47 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 | 83 km | 9 km |
| Apr 2, 1990 | 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom | M4.7 | 29 km | 18 km |
| Oct 25, 1999 | 10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom | M4.5 | 39 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 2018 | 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom | M4.3 | 63 km | 12 km |
| Feb 20, 2014 | 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 106 km | 3 km |
| Sep 23, 2000 | 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom | M4.0 | 106 km | 13 km |
| May 29, 2013 | 14 km WSW of Nefyn, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2005 | 2 km SW of Conwy, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Mar 7, 1996 | 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 84 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 1994 | 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2004 | 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 110 km | 7 km |
| May 30, 2022 | 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 1994 | Wales-England region, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2004 | 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 110 km | 7 km |
| Mar 17, 1994 | 5 km WNW of Newtown, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 2002 | 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 42 km | 8 km |
| Jul 29, 1992 | 8 km WNW of Caernarfon, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Oct 10, 2001 | 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2002 | 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 56 km | 14 km |
| Feb 24, 2023 | 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 30 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 4.6 in |
Hay has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 38°F in February to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 40.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.6") and July the driest (2.1").