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London weather in 1981

In 1981, the average daily high in London was 12.9°C, 1.3° cooler than the 1991-2020 climate normal (14.2°C). 674 mm of rain fell that year, making it wetter than average (649 mm), with 2396 hours of sunshine.

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

Records of 1981

Warmest day: 9 Jul 1981, 25.4°C
Coldest night: 13 Dec 1981, -15.9°C
Wettest day: 6 Aug 1981, 28.3 mm

Day counts for 1981

Frost days (low below 0°C): 52
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. 1981 differed by 1.3° in temperature and 25 mm in rainfall.

Frequently asked questions

Was 1981 warmer or cooler than average in London?
1981 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 1981?
London recorded 674 mm of rain in total in 1981, compared to a climate normal of 649 mm.

What was the warmest day of 1981 in London?
The warmest day of 1981 was 9 Jul 1981, reaching 25.4°C in London.

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