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Porthmadog
City in Gwynedd, United Kingdom
Overview
Porthmadog is a lively gateway town to Snowdonia National Park, known for its scenic harbor, heritage railways, and coastal charm. Popular with outdoor enthusiasts and families, it offers a mix of historic streets, local shops, and easy access to beaches. The compact size makes it ideal for relaxed exploration.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Unitary Authority
Gwynedd
Population
3,877
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
52.93°, -4.13°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,192
Local Cost
$1,352
Local Income
$2,100
Cashless
75
English
95
Temperature
10.5°C
Summer Avg
14.9°C
Winter Avg
6.5°C
Record High
25.5°C
Record Low
-3.7°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
1271 mm
Internet Speed
111 Mbps
Upload
31 Mbps
Latency
19 ms
City Vibrancy
29
Coworking
0
Cafes
16
Nightlife
8
Parks
5
Transport
54
Walk Score
54
Footways
107.0
Airport
VLY
Distance
44 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 14 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 70/100.
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