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London weather in 1966

In 1966, the average daily high in London was 13.3°C, 0.9° cooler than the 1991-2020 climate normal (14.2°C). 698 mm of rain fell that year, making it wetter than average (649 mm), with 2612 hours of sunshine.

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

Records of 1966

Warmest day: 10 Jun 1966, 25.9°C
Coldest night: 19 Jan 1966, -6.3°C
Wettest day: 23 Jun 1966, 31.9 mm

Day counts for 1966

Frost days (low below 0°C): 36
Ice days (high below 0°C): 2
Warm days (high 25°C or above): 1
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. 1966 differed by 0.9° in temperature and 49 mm in rainfall.

Frequently asked questions

Was 1966 warmer or cooler than average in London?
1966 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 1966?
London recorded 698 mm of rain in total in 1966, compared to a climate normal of 649 mm.

What was the warmest day of 1966 in London?
The warmest day of 1966 was 10 Jun 1966, reaching 25.9°C in London.

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