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London weather in 1962

In 1962, the average daily high in London was 12.4°C, 1.8° cooler than the 1991-2020 climate normal (14.2°C). 543 mm of rain fell that year, making it drier than average (649 mm), with 2818 hours of sunshine.

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

Records of 1962

Warmest day: 3 Sep 1962, 24.2°C
Coldest night: 29 Dec 1962, -8.3°C
Wettest day: 26 Jul 1962, 31.2 mm

Day counts for 1962

Frost days (low below 0°C): 73
Ice days (high below 0°C): 1
Warm days (high 25°C or above): 0
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. 1962 differed by 1.8° in temperature and 106 mm in rainfall.

Frequently asked questions

Was 1962 warmer or cooler than average in London?
1962 was 1.8° cooler than the 1991-2020 climate normal, with an average daily high of 12.4°C compared to a normal of 14.2°C.

How much rain fell in London in 1962?
London recorded 543 mm of rain in total in 1962, compared to a climate normal of 649 mm.

What was the warmest day of 1962 in London?
The warmest day of 1962 was 3 Sep 1962, reaching 24.2°C in London.

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