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London weather in 1957

In 1957, the average daily high in London was 14°C, 0.2° cooler than the 1991-2020 climate normal (14.2°C). 503 mm of rain fell that year, making it drier than average (649 mm), with 2825 hours of sunshine.

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

Records of 1957

Warmest day: 30 Jun 1957, 30.8°C
Coldest night: 17 Dec 1957, -4.8°C
Wettest day: 13 Dec 1957, 16.1 mm

Day counts for 1957

Frost days (low below 0°C): 36
Ice days (high below 0°C): 0
Warm days (high 25°C or above): 14
Hot days (high 30°C or above): 1

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. 1957 differed by 0.2° in temperature and 146 mm in rainfall.

Frequently asked questions

Was 1957 warmer or cooler than average in London?
1957 was 0.2° cooler than the 1991-2020 climate normal, with an average daily high of 14°C compared to a normal of 14.2°C.

How much rain fell in London in 1957?
London recorded 503 mm of rain in total in 1957, compared to a climate normal of 649 mm.

What was the warmest day of 1957 in London?
The warmest day of 1957 was 30 Jun 1957, reaching 30.8°C in London.

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