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London weather in 1954

In 1954, the average daily high in London was 12.8°C, 1.4° cooler than the 1991-2020 climate normal (14.2°C). 570 mm of rain fell that year, making it drier than average (649 mm), with 2577 hours of sunshine.

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

Records of 1954

Warmest day: 1 Sep 1954, 25.4°C
Coldest night: 2 Mar 1954, -5.7°C
Wettest day: 23 Nov 1954, 17.2 mm

Day counts for 1954

Frost days (low below 0°C): 48
Ice days (high below 0°C): 7
Warm days (high 25°C or above): 1
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. 1954 differed by 1.4° in temperature and 79 mm in rainfall.

Frequently asked questions

Was 1954 warmer or cooler than average in London?
1954 was 1.4° cooler than the 1991-2020 climate normal, with an average daily high of 12.8°C compared to a normal of 14.2°C.

How much rain fell in London in 1954?
London recorded 570 mm of rain in total in 1954, compared to a climate normal of 649 mm.

What was the warmest day of 1954 in London?
The warmest day of 1954 was 1 Sep 1954, reaching 25.4°C in London.

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