North Wales, Pennsylvania
North Wales is a borough of 3,440 people in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, founded in 1869.
Why visit North Wales
Townapedia lists 13 museums and landmarks, 22 parks and trails and 22 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Edward Morgan Log House, Gwynedd Hall, Gwynedd Preserve and Dodsworth Run Preserve.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 24°F.
Weather in North Wales
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About North Wales
North Wales is a borough in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It is a suburb of Philadelphia and is one of the three historic population centers that make up the North Penn Valley, which is centered on the borough of Lansdale. It is approximately 27 miles (43 km) north of Center City Philadelphia. The population was 3,426 as of the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article North Wales, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks13
Edward Morgan Log House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
Gwynedd Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Building in Pennsylvania, United States
Isaac Kulp Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Building in Upper Gwynedd Township, United States of America
Jenkins Homestead
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Building in Pennsylvania, United States
Knapp Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Building in Pennsylvania, United States
Knipe-Moore-Rupp Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Building in Pennsylvania, United States
Knipe–Johnson Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Building in Upper Gwynedd Township, United States of America
Oak Park Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic district in Pennsylvania, United States
Peter Wentz Homestead
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Building in Pennsylvania, United States
Keefe-Mumbower Mill
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
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Lansdale Silk Hosiery Compy-Interstate Hosiery Mills, Inc.
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
1 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds22
Dodsworth Run Preserve
Hiking and trails · 0.8 mi
512 Dickerson Road, North Wales
sunrise-sunset
Hancock Street Park
Park · 1.1 mi
Contains trails towards Willow St Park and picnic tables.
998 East Hancock Street, Lansdale
10 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes22
Anthony's Pizzeria
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.8 mi
447 North Summeytown Pike, North Wales
Mo-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 12:00-20:00
El Silverado
Restaurant · Mexican
115 South Main Street, North Wales
Mo-Th,Su 10:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-23:00
Everything Bagel Cafe
Restaurant · Bagel
101 North Main Street, North Wales
Tu-Fr 06:00-14:00; Sa-Su 07:00-14:00
Franconi's Pizzeria & Ristorante
Restaurant · Italian · 1.5 mi
1200 Welsh Road, North Wales
Mo-Th 08:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 08:00-23:00; Su off
Alice Bakery & Confectionary
Bakery
129 South Main Street, North Wales
We-Sa 07:00-15:00; Su 07:00-13:00
Pizza Time Saloon
Restaurant · 1.4 mi
1900 West Point Pike, West Point
Mo-We,Su 11:00-22:00; Th-Sa 11:00-24:00
Kori
Restaurant · Korean · 1.1 mi
709 Sumneytown Pike, Lansdale
Tu-Su 10:00-21:00
Empanada Noshery
Restaurant
119 North Main Street, North Wales
Tu-Sa 11:30-18:00
10 more on the map.
Churches and places of worship5
Saint Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church
Church · Evangelical Lutheran
211 South Main Street, North Wales
Sanctuary Church
Church · United Methodist · 0.8 mi
1346 East Prospect Avenue, North Wales
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries40
Fort Washington El Sch
School · 5.8 mi
Highland & Fort Washington Aves, Fort Washington
Map of North Wales
109 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 24°F | 3.4 in |
| Feb | 43°F | 26°F | 2.8 in |
| Mar | 51°F | 32°F | 4.2 in |
| Apr | 63°F | 42°F | 3.8 in |
| May | 72°F | 52°F | 4.2 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 61°F | 4.3 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 67°F | 5.0 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 65°F | 4.7 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 58°F | 4.7 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 47°F | 4.1 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 36°F | 3.4 in |
| Dec | 44°F | 30°F | 4.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Willow Grove Nas (7 mi away), rain and snow from North Wales 1.3 Wsw, NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Montgomery County has had 19 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2021-09-10: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-30: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-03-23: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2014-02-06: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2013-01-10: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Wings Field (BBX) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 5 miles away.
- Lansdale 2 mi north, about 3 min by car
- Montgomeryville 3 mi northeast, about 5 min by car
- Kulpsville 4 mi northwest, about 7 min by car
- Blue Bell 4 mi south, about 7 min by car
- Ambler 5 mi southeast, about 8 min by car
- Hatfield 5 mi north, about 8 min by car
- Brittany Farms-The Highlands 5 mi northeast, about 8 min by car
- Maple Glen 6 mi southeast, about 9 min by car
- Norristown 7 mi southwest, about 11 min by car
- Fort Washington 7 mi southeast, about 10 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Kulp Barn Montcp PA, Smallbones, CC0
- Peter Wentz Homestead 01, Hshuvaeva, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Knipe MR farm Montco PA, Smallbones, CC0
- Jenkin Homestead Montco PA, Smallbones, CC0
- KNIPE-JOHNSON FARM, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 136 Oak Hatfield twp Montco PA, Smallbones, CC0
- Gwynnedd Hall, Hshuvaeva, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Morgan Log House (8464791745), Montgomery County Planning Commission, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Knapp Farm 01, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Keefe-Mumbower Mill 01, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lansdale Silkmill Montco PA, Smallbones, CC0
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