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London weather in 1946

In 1946, the average daily high in London was 13.4°C, 0.8° cooler than the 1991-2020 climate normal (14.2°C). 601 mm of rain fell that year, making it drier than average (649 mm), with 2856 hours of sunshine.

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

Records of 1946

Warmest day: 2 Jul 1946, 27.4°C
Coldest night: 4 Mar 1946, -5.4°C
Wettest day: 17 Aug 1946, 32.2 mm

Day counts for 1946

Frost days (low below 0°C): 52
Ice days (high below 0°C): 3
Warm days (high 25°C or above): 6
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. 1946 differed by 0.8° in temperature and 48 mm in rainfall.

Frequently asked questions

Was 1946 warmer or cooler than average in London?
1946 was 0.8° cooler than the 1991-2020 climate normal, with an average daily high of 13.4°C compared to a normal of 14.2°C.

How much rain fell in London in 1946?
London recorded 601 mm of rain in total in 1946, compared to a climate normal of 649 mm.

What was the warmest day of 1946 in London?
The warmest day of 1946 was 2 Jul 1946, reaching 27.4°C in London.

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