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London weather in 1950

In 1950, the average daily high in London was 13.4°C, 0.8° cooler than the 1991-2020 climate normal (14.2°C). 605 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 1950

Warmest day: 5 Jun 1950, 27.6°C
Coldest night: 30 Dec 1950, -6.8°C
Wettest day: 10 Nov 1950, 18.1 mm

Day counts for 1950

Frost days (low below 0°C): 52
Ice days (high below 0°C): 2
Warm days (high 25°C or above): 9
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. 1950 differed by 0.8° in temperature and 44 mm in rainfall.

Frequently asked questions

Was 1950 warmer or cooler than average in London?
1950 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 1950?
London recorded 605 mm of rain in total in 1950, compared to a climate normal of 649 mm.

What was the warmest day of 1950 in London?
The warmest day of 1950 was 5 Jun 1950, reaching 27.6°C in London.

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