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London weather in 1970

In 1970, the average daily high in London was 13.3°C, 0.9° cooler than the 1991-2020 climate normal (14.2°C). 686 mm of rain fell that year, making it wetter than average (649 mm), with 2685 hours of sunshine.

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

Records of 1970

Warmest day: 7 Jul 1970, 28.7°C
Coldest night: 17 Feb 1970, -8.7°C
Wettest day: 19 Aug 1970, 19.4 mm

Day counts for 1970

Frost days (low below 0°C): 65
Ice days (high below 0°C): 1
Warm days (high 25°C or above): 6
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. 1970 differed by 0.9° in temperature and 37 mm in rainfall.

Frequently asked questions

Was 1970 warmer or cooler than average in London?
1970 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 1970?
London recorded 686 mm of rain in total in 1970, compared to a climate normal of 649 mm.

What was the warmest day of 1970 in London?
The warmest day of 1970 was 7 Jul 1970, reaching 28.7°C in London.

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