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London weather in 1948

In 1948, the average daily high in London was 14.2°C, 0° equal to than the 1991-2020 climate normal (14.2°C). 573 mm of rain fell that year, making it drier than average (649 mm), with 2809 hours of sunshine.

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

Records of 1948

Warmest day: 29 Jul 1948, 31.1°C
Coldest night: 21 Feb 1948, -4.9°C
Wettest day: 26 May 1948, 20.1 mm

Day counts for 1948

Frost days (low below 0°C): 26
Ice days (high below 0°C): 2
Warm days (high 25°C or above): 10
Hot days (high 30°C or above): 2

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. 1948 differed by 0° in temperature and 76 mm in rainfall.

Frequently asked questions

Was 1948 warmer or cooler than average in London?
1948 was 0° equal to than the 1991-2020 climate normal, with an average daily high of 14.2°C compared to a normal of 14.2°C.

How much rain fell in London in 1948?
London recorded 573 mm of rain in total in 1948, compared to a climate normal of 649 mm.

What was the warmest day of 1948 in London?
The warmest day of 1948 was 29 Jul 1948, reaching 31.1°C in London.

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