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London weather in 1983

In 1983, the average daily high in London was 14°C, 0.2° cooler than the 1991-2020 climate normal (14.2°C). 597 mm of rain fell that year, making it drier than average (649 mm), with 2735 hours of sunshine.

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

Records of 1983

Warmest day: 15 Jul 1983, 29.2°C
Coldest night: 13 Dec 1983, -4.4°C
Wettest day: 15 Oct 1983, 20.2 mm

Day counts for 1983

Frost days (low below 0°C): 46
Ice days (high below 0°C): 0
Warm days (high 25°C or above): 19
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. 1983 differed by 0.2° in temperature and 52 mm in rainfall.

Frequently asked questions

Was 1983 warmer or cooler than average in London?
1983 was 0.2° cooler than the 1991-2020 climate normal, with an average daily high of 14°C compared to a normal of 14.2°C.

How much rain fell in London in 1983?
London recorded 597 mm of rain in total in 1983, compared to a climate normal of 649 mm.

What was the warmest day of 1983 in London?
The warmest day of 1983 was 15 Jul 1983, reaching 29.2°C in London.

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