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London weather in 1961

In 1961, the average daily high in London was 14.5°C, 0.3° warmer than the 1991-2020 climate normal (14.2°C). 511 mm of rain fell that year, making it drier than average (649 mm), with 2847 hours of sunshine.

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

Records of 1961

Warmest day: 1 Jul 1961, 29.5°C
Coldest night: 7 Dec 1961, -4.5°C
Wettest day: 5 Aug 1961, 15.3 mm

Day counts for 1961

Frost days (low below 0°C): 33
Ice days (high below 0°C): 2
Warm days (high 25°C or above): 10
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. 1961 differed by 0.3° in temperature and 138 mm in rainfall.

Frequently asked questions

Was 1961 warmer or cooler than average in London?
1961 was 0.3° warmer than the 1991-2020 climate normal, with an average daily high of 14.5°C compared to a normal of 14.2°C.

How much rain fell in London in 1961?
London recorded 511 mm of rain in total in 1961, compared to a climate normal of 649 mm.

What was the warmest day of 1961 in London?
The warmest day of 1961 was 1 Jul 1961, reaching 29.5°C in London.

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