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London weather in 1964

In 1964, the average daily high in London was 13.3°C, 0.9° cooler than the 1991-2020 climate normal (14.2°C). 531 mm of rain fell that year, making it drier than average (649 mm), with 2740 hours of sunshine.

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

Records of 1964

Warmest day: 26 Aug 1964, 27.5°C
Coldest night: 29 Dec 1964, -8.6°C
Wettest day: 15 Mar 1964, 38.3 mm

Day counts for 1964

Frost days (low below 0°C): 58
Ice days (high below 0°C): 1
Warm days (high 25°C or above): 7
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. 1964 differed by 0.9° in temperature and 118 mm in rainfall.

Frequently asked questions

Was 1964 warmer or cooler than average in London?
1964 was 0.9° cooler than the 1991-2020 climate normal, with an average daily high of 13.3°C compared to a normal of 14.2°C.

How much rain fell in London in 1964?
London recorded 531 mm of rain in total in 1964, compared to a climate normal of 649 mm.

What was the warmest day of 1964 in London?
The warmest day of 1964 was 26 Aug 1964, reaching 27.5°C in London.

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