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London weather in 1959

In 1959, the average daily high in London was 14.7°C, 0.5° warmer than the 1991-2020 climate normal (14.2°C). 505 mm of rain fell that year, making it drier than average (649 mm), with 3046 hours of sunshine.

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

Records of 1959

Warmest day: 5 Jul 1959, 30.1°C
Coldest night: 25 Jan 1959, -4.5°C
Wettest day: 6 Jan 1959, 12.6 mm

Day counts for 1959

Frost days (low below 0°C): 30
Ice days (high below 0°C): 2
Warm days (high 25°C or above): 20
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. 1959 differed by 0.5° in temperature and 144 mm in rainfall.

Frequently asked questions

Was 1959 warmer or cooler than average in London?
1959 was 0.5° warmer than the 1991-2020 climate normal, with an average daily high of 14.7°C compared to a normal of 14.2°C.

How much rain fell in London in 1959?
London recorded 505 mm of rain in total in 1959, compared to a climate normal of 649 mm.

What was the warmest day of 1959 in London?
The warmest day of 1959 was 5 Jul 1959, reaching 30.1°C in London.

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