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London weather in 1979

In 1979, the average daily high in London was 12.7°C, 1.5° cooler than the 1991-2020 climate normal (14.2°C). 774 mm of rain fell that year, making it wetter than average (649 mm), with 2624 hours of sunshine.

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

Records of 1979

Warmest day: 27 Jul 1979, 26.8°C
Coldest night: 1 Jan 1979, -7.7°C
Wettest day: 25 Oct 1979, 23.1 mm

Day counts for 1979

Frost days (low below 0°C): 72
Ice days (high below 0°C): 4
Warm days (high 25°C or above): 4
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. 1979 differed by 1.5° in temperature and 125 mm in rainfall.

Frequently asked questions

Was 1979 warmer or cooler than average in London?
1979 was 1.5° cooler than the 1991-2020 climate normal, with an average daily high of 12.7°C compared to a normal of 14.2°C.

How much rain fell in London in 1979?
London recorded 774 mm of rain in total in 1979, compared to a climate normal of 649 mm.

What was the warmest day of 1979 in London?
The warmest day of 1979 was 27 Jul 1979, reaching 26.8°C in London.

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