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London weather in 1977

In 1977, the average daily high in London was 13°C, 1.2° cooler than the 1991-2020 climate normal (14.2°C). 671 mm of rain fell that year, making it wetter than average (649 mm), with 2580 hours of sunshine.

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

Records of 1977

Warmest day: 6 Jul 1977, 25.4°C
Coldest night: 13 Jan 1977, -4.4°C
Wettest day: 14 Jun 1977, 31.8 mm

Day counts for 1977

Frost days (low below 0°C): 35
Ice days (high below 0°C): 0
Warm days (high 25°C or above): 2
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. 1977 differed by 1.2° in temperature and 22 mm in rainfall.

Frequently asked questions

Was 1977 warmer or cooler than average in London?
1977 was 1.2° cooler than the 1991-2020 climate normal, with an average daily high of 13°C compared to a normal of 14.2°C.

How much rain fell in London in 1977?
London recorded 671 mm of rain in total in 1977, compared to a climate normal of 649 mm.

What was the warmest day of 1977 in London?
The warmest day of 1977 was 6 Jul 1977, reaching 25.4°C in London.

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