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London weather in 1976

In 1976, the average daily high in London was 14°C, 0.2° cooler than the 1991-2020 climate normal (14.2°C). 526 mm of rain fell that year, making it drier than average (649 mm), with 2830 hours of sunshine.

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

Records of 1976

Warmest day: 3 Jul 1976, 31.7°C
Coldest night: 29 Dec 1976, -6.3°C
Wettest day: 12 Nov 1976, 24.7 mm

Day counts for 1976

Frost days (low below 0°C): 57
Ice days (high below 0°C): 1
Warm days (high 25°C or above): 26
Hot days (high 30°C or above): 4

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. 1976 differed by 0.2° in temperature and 123 mm in rainfall.

Frequently asked questions

Was 1976 warmer or cooler than average in London?
1976 was 0.2° cooler than the 1991-2020 climate normal, with an average daily high of 14°C compared to a normal of 14.2°C.

How much rain fell in London in 1976?
London recorded 526 mm of rain in total in 1976, compared to a climate normal of 649 mm.

What was the warmest day of 1976 in London?
The warmest day of 1976 was 3 Jul 1976, reaching 31.7°C in London.

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