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London weather in 1974

In 1974, the average daily high in London was 13.2°C, 1° cooler than the 1991-2020 climate normal (14.2°C). 798 mm of rain fell that year, making it wetter than average (649 mm), with 2628 hours of sunshine.

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

Records of 1974

Warmest day: 15 Jun 1974, 23.4°C
Coldest night: 8 Feb 1974, -3.4°C
Wettest day: 5 Sep 1974, 27.5 mm

Day counts for 1974

Frost days (low below 0°C): 16
Ice days (high below 0°C): 0
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. 1974 differed by 1° in temperature and 149 mm in rainfall.

Frequently asked questions

Was 1974 warmer or cooler than average in London?
1974 was 1° cooler than the 1991-2020 climate normal, with an average daily high of 13.2°C compared to a normal of 14.2°C.

How much rain fell in London in 1974?
London recorded 798 mm of rain in total in 1974, compared to a climate normal of 649 mm.

What was the warmest day of 1974 in London?
The warmest day of 1974 was 15 Jun 1974, reaching 23.4°C in London.

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