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London weather in 1955

In 1955, the average daily high in London was 13.2°C, 1° cooler than the 1991-2020 climate normal (14.2°C). 528 mm of rain fell that year, making it drier than average (649 mm), with 2943 hours of sunshine.

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

Records of 1955

Warmest day: 23 Aug 1955, 28.7°C
Coldest night: 1 Mar 1955, -8°C
Wettest day: 27 May 1955, 25.8 mm

Day counts for 1955

Frost days (low below 0°C): 76
Ice days (high below 0°C): 0
Warm days (high 25°C or above): 15
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. 1955 differed by 1° in temperature and 121 mm in rainfall.

Frequently asked questions

Was 1955 warmer or cooler than average in London?
1955 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 1955?
London recorded 528 mm of rain in total in 1955, compared to a climate normal of 649 mm.

What was the warmest day of 1955 in London?
The warmest day of 1955 was 23 Aug 1955, reaching 28.7°C in London.

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