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London weather in 1951

In 1951, the average daily high in London was 13.2°C, 1° cooler than the 1991-2020 climate normal (14.2°C). 716 mm of rain fell that year, making it wetter than average (649 mm), with 2766 hours of sunshine.

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

Records of 1951

Warmest day: 28 Jul 1951, 26°C
Coldest night: 3 Jan 1951, -5.7°C
Wettest day: 11 Jan 1951, 18.6 mm

Day counts for 1951

Frost days (low below 0°C): 39
Ice days (high below 0°C): 0
Warm days (high 25°C or above): 5
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. 1951 differed by 1° in temperature and 67 mm in rainfall.

Frequently asked questions

Was 1951 warmer or cooler than average in London?
1951 was 1° cooler than the 1991-2020 climate normal, with an average daily high of 13.2°C compared to a normal of 14.2°C.

How much rain fell in London in 1951?
London recorded 716 mm of rain in total in 1951, compared to a climate normal of 649 mm.

What was the warmest day of 1951 in London?
The warmest day of 1951 was 28 Jul 1951, reaching 26°C in London.

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