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London weather in 1943

In 1943, the average daily high in London was 14.1°C, 0.1° cooler than the 1991-2020 climate normal (14.2°C). 432 mm of rain fell that year, making it drier than average (649 mm), with 2991 hours of sunshine.

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

Records of 1943

Warmest day: 31 Jul 1943, 31.4°C
Coldest night: 8 Feb 1943, -2.4°C
Wettest day: 12 Jan 1943, 14.7 mm

Day counts for 1943

Frost days (low below 0°C): 28
Ice days (high below 0°C): 0
Warm days (high 25°C or above): 8
Hot days (high 30°C or above): 1

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. 1943 differed by 0.1° in temperature and 217 mm in rainfall.

Frequently asked questions

Was 1943 warmer or cooler than average in London?
1943 was 0.1° cooler than the 1991-2020 climate normal, with an average daily high of 14.1°C compared to a normal of 14.2°C.

How much rain fell in London in 1943?
London recorded 432 mm of rain in total in 1943, compared to a climate normal of 649 mm.

What was the warmest day of 1943 in London?
The warmest day of 1943 was 31 Jul 1943, reaching 31.4°C in London.

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