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London weather in 1953

In 1953, the average daily high in London was 13.5°C, 0.7° cooler than the 1991-2020 climate normal (14.2°C). 506 mm of rain fell that year, making it drier than average (649 mm), with 2787 hours of sunshine.

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

Records of 1953

Warmest day: 12 Aug 1953, 28.7°C
Coldest night: 8 Feb 1953, -5.5°C
Wettest day: 31 Jul 1953, 27.7 mm

Day counts for 1953

Frost days (low below 0°C): 44
Ice days (high below 0°C): 0
Warm days (high 25°C or above): 2
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. 1953 differed by 0.7° in temperature and 143 mm in rainfall.

Frequently asked questions

Was 1953 warmer or cooler than average in London?
1953 was 0.7° cooler than the 1991-2020 climate normal, with an average daily high of 13.5°C compared to a normal of 14.2°C.

How much rain fell in London in 1953?
London recorded 506 mm of rain in total in 1953, compared to a climate normal of 649 mm.

What was the warmest day of 1953 in London?
The warmest day of 1953 was 12 Aug 1953, reaching 28.7°C in London.

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