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London weather in 1947

In 1947, the average daily high in London was 14.4°C, 0.2° warmer than the 1991-2020 climate normal (14.2°C). 368 mm of rain fell that year, making it drier than average (649 mm), with 3022 hours of sunshine. 1947 was the driest year in London in this dataset since 1940, with just 368 mm of rain.

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

Records of 1947

Warmest day: 28 Jul 1947, 35.7°C
Coldest night: 9 Mar 1947, -13.3°C
Wettest day: 13 Mar 1947, 17.6 mm

Day counts for 1947

Frost days (low below 0°C): 65
Ice days (high below 0°C): 14
Warm days (high 25°C or above): 48
Hot days (high 30°C or above): 5

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. 1947 differed by 0.2° in temperature and 281 mm in rainfall.

Frequently asked questions

Was 1947 warmer or cooler than average in London?
1947 was 0.2° warmer than the 1991-2020 climate normal, with an average daily high of 14.4°C compared to a normal of 14.2°C.

How much rain fell in London in 1947?
London recorded 368 mm of rain in total in 1947, compared to a climate normal of 649 mm.

What was the warmest day of 1947 in London?
The warmest day of 1947 was 28 Jul 1947, reaching 35.7°C in London.

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