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London weather in 1941

In 1941, the average daily high in London was 13.1°C, 1.1° cooler than the 1991-2020 climate normal (14.2°C). 512 mm of rain fell that year, making it drier than average (649 mm), with 2713 hours of sunshine.

Measured in London. Source: Open-Meteo historical data (ERA5 reanalysis).

Records of 1941

Warmest day: 8 Jul 1941, 29.7°C
Coldest night: 16 Jan 1941, -6.7°C
Wettest day: 26 May 1941, 28.5 mm

Day counts for 1941

Frost days (low below 0°C): 44
Ice days (high below 0°C): 8
Warm days (high 25°C or above): 16
Hot days (high 30°C or above): 0

Compared with the climate normal (1991-2020)

The climate normal for London over the 1991-2020 reference period is an average daily high of 14.2°C, 649 mm of rain and 2737 hours of sunshine per year. 1941 differed by 1.1° in temperature and 137 mm in rainfall.

Frequently asked questions

Was 1941 warmer or cooler than average in London?
1941 was 1.1° cooler than the 1991-2020 climate normal, with an average daily high of 13.1°C compared to a normal of 14.2°C.

How much rain fell in London in 1941?
London recorded 512 mm of rain in total in 1941, compared to a climate normal of 649 mm.

What was the warmest day of 1941 in London?
The warmest day of 1941 was 8 Jul 1941, reaching 29.7°C in London.

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