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London weather in 1963

In 1963, the average daily high in London was 12°C, 2.2° cooler than the 1991-2020 climate normal (14.2°C). 563 mm of rain fell that year, making it drier than average (649 mm), with 2773 hours of sunshine. 1963 was the coldest year in London in this dataset since 1940, with an average high of only 12°C.

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

Records of 1963

Warmest day: 30 Jul 1963, 25.3°C
Coldest night: 13 Jan 1963, -13°C
Wettest day: 3 Aug 1963, 17.1 mm

Day counts for 1963

Frost days (low below 0°C): 85
Ice days (high below 0°C): 26
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. 1963 differed by 2.2° in temperature and 86 mm in rainfall.

Frequently asked questions

Was 1963 warmer or cooler than average in London?
1963 was 2.2° cooler than the 1991-2020 climate normal, with an average daily high of 12°C compared to a normal of 14.2°C.

How much rain fell in London in 1963?
London recorded 563 mm of rain in total in 1963, compared to a climate normal of 649 mm.

What was the warmest day of 1963 in London?
The warmest day of 1963 was 30 Jul 1963, reaching 25.3°C in London.

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