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London weather in 1985

In 1985, the average daily high in London was 12.7°C, 1.5° cooler than the 1991-2020 climate normal (14.2°C). 651 mm of rain fell that year, making it wetter than average (649 mm), with 2600 hours of sunshine.

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

Records of 1985

Warmest day: 13 Jul 1985, 26°C
Coldest night: 17 Jan 1985, -9.7°C
Wettest day: 5 Dec 1985, 21.2 mm

Day counts for 1985

Frost days (low below 0°C): 67
Ice days (high below 0°C): 11
Warm days (high 25°C or above): 3
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. 1985 differed by 1.5° in temperature and 2 mm in rainfall.

Frequently asked questions

Was 1985 warmer or cooler than average in London?
1985 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 1985?
London recorded 651 mm of rain in total in 1985, compared to a climate normal of 649 mm.

What was the warmest day of 1985 in London?
The warmest day of 1985 was 13 Jul 1985, reaching 26°C in London.

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