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London weather in 1956

In 1956, the average daily high in London was 12.5°C, 1.7° cooler than the 1991-2020 climate normal (14.2°C). 512 mm of rain fell that year, making it drier than average (649 mm), with 2790 hours of sunshine.

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

Records of 1956

Warmest day: 26 Jul 1956, 27.1°C
Coldest night: 21 Feb 1956, -10.5°C
Wettest day: 20 Jul 1956, 25.8 mm

Day counts for 1956

Frost days (low below 0°C): 75
Ice days (high below 0°C): 14
Warm days (high 25°C or above): 4
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. 1956 differed by 1.7° in temperature and 137 mm in rainfall.

Frequently asked questions

Was 1956 warmer or cooler than average in London?
1956 was 1.7° cooler than the 1991-2020 climate normal, with an average daily high of 12.5°C compared to a normal of 14.2°C.

How much rain fell in London in 1956?
London recorded 512 mm of rain in total in 1956, compared to a climate normal of 649 mm.

What was the warmest day of 1956 in London?
The warmest day of 1956 was 26 Jul 1956, reaching 27.1°C in London.

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