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London weather in 1982

In 1982, the average daily high in London was 13.8°C, 0.4° cooler than the 1991-2020 climate normal (14.2°C). 710 mm of rain fell that year, making it wetter than average (649 mm), with 2686 hours of sunshine.

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

Records of 1982

Warmest day: 9 Jul 1982, 27.3°C
Coldest night: 14 Jan 1982, -11.4°C
Wettest day: 22 Oct 1982, 23.5 mm

Day counts for 1982

Frost days (low below 0°C): 38
Ice days (high below 0°C): 6
Warm days (high 25°C or above): 8
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. 1982 differed by 0.4° in temperature and 61 mm in rainfall.

Frequently asked questions

Was 1982 warmer or cooler than average in London?
1982 was 0.4° cooler than the 1991-2020 climate normal, with an average daily high of 13.8°C compared to a normal of 14.2°C.

How much rain fell in London in 1982?
London recorded 710 mm of rain in total in 1982, compared to a climate normal of 649 mm.

What was the warmest day of 1982 in London?
The warmest day of 1982 was 9 Jul 1982, reaching 27.3°C in London.

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