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London weather in 1972

In 1972, the average daily high in London was 12.8°C, 1.4° cooler than the 1991-2020 climate normal (14.2°C). 660 mm of rain fell that year, making it wetter than average (649 mm), with 2401 hours of sunshine.

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

Records of 1972

Warmest day: 17 Jul 1972, 24.3°C
Coldest night: 31 Jan 1972, -7.1°C
Wettest day: 2 Dec 1972, 18.3 mm

Day counts for 1972

Frost days (low below 0°C): 22
Ice days (high below 0°C): 1
Warm days (high 25°C or above): 0
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. 1972 differed by 1.4° in temperature and 11 mm in rainfall.

Frequently asked questions

Was 1972 warmer or cooler than average in London?
1972 was 1.4° cooler than the 1991-2020 climate normal, with an average daily high of 12.8°C compared to a normal of 14.2°C.

How much rain fell in London in 1972?
London recorded 660 mm of rain in total in 1972, compared to a climate normal of 649 mm.

What was the warmest day of 1972 in London?
The warmest day of 1972 was 17 Jul 1972, reaching 24.3°C in London.

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