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London weather in 1973

In 1973, the average daily high in London was 13.4°C, 0.8° cooler than the 1991-2020 climate normal (14.2°C). 510 mm of rain fell that year, making it drier than average (649 mm), with 2686 hours of sunshine.

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

Records of 1973

Warmest day: 16 Aug 1973, 28.5°C
Coldest night: 15 Feb 1973, -4.4°C
Wettest day: 20 Jun 1973, 43.9 mm

Day counts for 1973

Frost days (low below 0°C): 45
Ice days (high below 0°C): 0
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. 1973 differed by 0.8° in temperature and 139 mm in rainfall.

Frequently asked questions

Was 1973 warmer or cooler than average in London?
1973 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 1973?
London recorded 510 mm of rain in total in 1973, compared to a climate normal of 649 mm.

What was the warmest day of 1973 in London?
The warmest day of 1973 was 16 Aug 1973, reaching 28.5°C in London.

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