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London weather in 1958

In 1958, the average daily high in London was 13.3°C, 0.9° cooler than the 1991-2020 climate normal (14.2°C). 666 mm of rain fell that year, making it wetter than average (649 mm), with 2650 hours of sunshine.

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

Records of 1958

Warmest day: 10 Aug 1958, 26.5°C
Coldest night: 24 Jan 1958, -9.1°C
Wettest day: 1 Jul 1958, 19.6 mm

Day counts for 1958

Frost days (low below 0°C): 59
Ice days (high below 0°C): 0
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. 1958 differed by 0.9° in temperature and 17 mm in rainfall.

Frequently asked questions

Was 1958 warmer or cooler than average in London?
1958 was 0.9° cooler than the 1991-2020 climate normal, with an average daily high of 13.3°C compared to a normal of 14.2°C.

How much rain fell in London in 1958?
London recorded 666 mm of rain in total in 1958, compared to a climate normal of 649 mm.

What was the warmest day of 1958 in London?
The warmest day of 1958 was 10 Aug 1958, reaching 26.5°C in London.

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