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London weather in 1960

In 1960, the average daily high in London was 13.6°C, 0.6° cooler than the 1991-2020 climate normal (14.2°C). 687 mm of rain fell that year, making it wetter than average (649 mm), with 2736 hours of sunshine.

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

Records of 1960

Warmest day: 18 Jun 1960, 26.6°C
Coldest night: 17 Jan 1960, -6.6°C
Wettest day: 26 Oct 1960, 26.4 mm

Day counts for 1960

Frost days (low below 0°C): 38
Ice days (high below 0°C): 0
Warm days (high 25°C or above): 2
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. 1960 differed by 0.6° in temperature and 38 mm in rainfall.

Frequently asked questions

Was 1960 warmer or cooler than average in London?
1960 was 0.6° cooler than the 1991-2020 climate normal, with an average daily high of 13.6°C compared to a normal of 14.2°C.

How much rain fell in London in 1960?
London recorded 687 mm of rain in total in 1960, compared to a climate normal of 649 mm.

What was the warmest day of 1960 in London?
The warmest day of 1960 was 18 Jun 1960, reaching 26.6°C in London.

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