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City Overview of Ongar
Ongar offers a pragmatic, suburban lifestyle for expats seeking a bridge between the high-energy pulse of Dublin and the quiet of the Irish countryside. It is defined by its modern residential developments and a highly functional, commuter-friendly infrastructure that makes navigating the Greater Dublin Area remarkably efficient. For professionals, the ease of access to employment hubs via reliable public transport is a significant draw.
While the area provides a safe, well-serviced environment with dependable healthcare access, it lacks the deep-rooted cultural character of older Irish towns. You are trading traditional charm for convenience; it is a highly functional "base camp" that prioritizes ease of living over local soul.
Ongar has a temperate maritime climate (Köppen Cfb), with mild summers, cool winters, and rainfall spread through the year. Its climate is consistent with eastern Ireland, where annual average temperatures are around 9.8°C, rainfall is commonly around the country range of 800–1500 mm/year, and sunshine is moderate by European standards. The current conditions of 14.78°C and 75% humidity also fit this mild, humid oceanic pattern.
Summer Average
15°C
Winter Average
5°C
Climate Type
Oceanic
Rainy Days
170
Sunny Days
145
Humidity
78%
Spring
March - May
7-14°C
Spring is cool to mild, with improving daylight and frequent changes in cloud and rain. Conditions can turn pleasantly warm on clearer days, but showers remain common.
Moderate rainfall
Summer
June - August
14-20°C
Summer is generally mild rather than hot, with the warmest periods usually staying below heatwave levels. Rain can still occur, but brighter spells are common and humidity remains moderate to high.
Moderate rainfall
Autumn
September - November
8-15°C
Autumn is cool, increasingly wet, and often unsettled as Atlantic systems become more frequent. Temperatures fall steadily, but prolonged cold is uncommon.
High rainfall
Winter
December - February
3-9°C
Winter is cool and damp, with frost and snow possible but usually infrequent and short-lived. Cloud cover, wind, and rain are more typical than severe cold.
Moderate rainfall
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Safety & Security in Ongar
Overall Safety Score
Includes resilience and environmental factors
Moderate
55
/100
Ireland Avg
53
Europe Avg
58
Worldwide Avg
56
Crime & Safety Metrics
Thermometer compares Ongar to Ireland averages using different marker styles.Compare:
Ongar
Ireland Average
Safety Index
0510
Moderate
Safety from Crime
0510
Moderate
Safe Alone (Day)
0510
Good
Safe Alone (Night)
0510
Moderate
Safety from Violent Crime
0510
Moderate
Safety from Property Crime
0510
Moderate
Environmental & Natural Hazard Risks
Resilience Score: 63/100
No data for Ongar — showing hazard indicators from nearby Dublin (~13 km).
