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Weather & Climate in Rhayader, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rhayader 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 213 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 719 feet.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 46.0°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 213 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 719 ft (219 m) |
| Area | 2,139.3 sq mi (5,540.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.3015°N, 3.5115°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 | 96 km | 9 km |
| Apr 2, 1990 | 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom | M4.7 | 36 km | 18 km |
| Oct 25, 1999 | 10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom | M4.5 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 2018 | 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom | M4.3 | 69 km | 12 km |
| Feb 20, 2014 | 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 114 km | 3 km |
| Sep 23, 2000 | 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom | M4.0 | 129 km | 13 km |
| Feb 14, 2005 | 2 km SW of Conwy, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 110 km | 5 km |
| Mar 7, 1996 | 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 74 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2013 | 14 km WSW of Nefyn, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 104 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 1994 | 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2004 | 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 140 km | 7 km |
| May 30, 2022 | 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2004 | 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 140 km | 7 km |
| Jan 1, 1994 | Wales-England region, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Mar 17, 1994 | 5 km WNW of Newtown, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 28 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 2002 | 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 69 km | 8 km |
| Oct 10, 2001 | 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Jul 29, 1992 | 8 km WNW of Caernarfon, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2002 | 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 87 km | 14 km |
| Feb 24, 2023 | 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 60 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) | 8.1 in | |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 5.6 in | Coldest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 6.1 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 4.7 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 5.4 in | |
| October | 47°F (9°C) | 6.7 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 7.7 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 8.3 in | Wettest |
Rhayader has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 37°F in February to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 67.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (8.3") and May the driest (3.5").