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London weather in 1980

In 1980, the average daily high in London was 12.9°C, 1.3° cooler than the 1991-2020 climate normal (14.2°C). 639 mm of rain fell that year, making it drier than average (649 mm), with 2571 hours of sunshine.

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

Records of 1980

Warmest day: 4 Jun 1980, 26°C
Coldest night: 2 Jan 1980, -4.5°C
Wettest day: 14 Jun 1980, 21.6 mm

Day counts for 1980

Frost days (low below 0°C): 47
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. 1980 differed by 1.3° in temperature and 10 mm in rainfall.

Frequently asked questions

Was 1980 warmer or cooler than average in London?
1980 was 1.3° cooler than the 1991-2020 climate normal, with an average daily high of 12.9°C compared to a normal of 14.2°C.

How much rain fell in London in 1980?
London recorded 639 mm of rain in total in 1980, compared to a climate normal of 649 mm.

What was the warmest day of 1980 in London?
The warmest day of 1980 was 4 Jun 1980, reaching 26°C in London.

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