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London weather in 1969

In 1969, the average daily high in London was 13.1°C, 1.1° cooler than the 1991-2020 climate normal (14.2°C). 562 mm of rain fell that year, making it drier than average (649 mm), with 2523 hours of sunshine.

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

Records of 1969

Warmest day: 16 Jul 1969, 28.8°C
Coldest night: 1 Jan 1969, -6.4°C
Wettest day: 13 Mar 1969, 18.2 mm

Day counts for 1969

Frost days (low below 0°C): 61
Ice days (high below 0°C): 1
Warm days (high 25°C or above): 9
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. 1969 differed by 1.1° in temperature and 87 mm in rainfall.

Frequently asked questions

Was 1969 warmer or cooler than average in London?
1969 was 1.1° cooler than the 1991-2020 climate normal, with an average daily high of 13.1°C compared to a normal of 14.2°C.

How much rain fell in London in 1969?
London recorded 562 mm of rain in total in 1969, compared to a climate normal of 649 mm.

What was the warmest day of 1969 in London?
The warmest day of 1969 was 16 Jul 1969, reaching 28.8°C in London.

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