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London weather in 1971

In 1971, the average daily high in London was 13.4°C, 0.8° cooler than the 1991-2020 climate normal (14.2°C). 627 mm of rain fell that year, making it drier than average (649 mm), with 2548 hours of sunshine.

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

Records of 1971

Warmest day: 8 Jul 1971, 27.1°C
Coldest night: 1 Jan 1971, -9°C
Wettest day: 13 Oct 1971, 23.3 mm

Day counts for 1971

Frost days (low below 0°C): 33
Ice days (high below 0°C): 4
Warm days (high 25°C or above): 3
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. 1971 differed by 0.8° in temperature and 22 mm in rainfall.

Frequently asked questions

Was 1971 warmer or cooler than average in London?
1971 was 0.8° cooler than the 1991-2020 climate normal, with an average daily high of 13.4°C compared to a normal of 14.2°C.

How much rain fell in London in 1971?
London recorded 627 mm of rain in total in 1971, compared to a climate normal of 649 mm.

What was the warmest day of 1971 in London?
The warmest day of 1971 was 8 Jul 1971, reaching 27.1°C in London.

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