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London weather in 1949

In 1949, the average daily high in London was 14.7°C, 0.5° warmer than the 1991-2020 climate normal (14.2°C). 492 mm of rain fell that year, making it drier than average (649 mm), with 2990 hours of sunshine.

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

Records of 1949

Warmest day: 12 Jul 1949, 29.9°C
Coldest night: 5 Feb 1949, -4.5°C
Wettest day: 23 Oct 1949, 22.2 mm

Day counts for 1949

Frost days (low below 0°C): 30
Ice days (high below 0°C): 0
Warm days (high 25°C or above): 20
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. 1949 differed by 0.5° in temperature and 157 mm in rainfall.

Frequently asked questions

Was 1949 warmer or cooler than average in London?
1949 was 0.5° warmer than the 1991-2020 climate normal, with an average daily high of 14.7°C compared to a normal of 14.2°C.

How much rain fell in London in 1949?
London recorded 492 mm of rain in total in 1949, compared to a climate normal of 649 mm.

What was the warmest day of 1949 in London?
The warmest day of 1949 was 12 Jul 1949, reaching 29.9°C in London.

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