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London weather in 1986

In 1986, the average daily high in London was 12.6°C, 1.6° cooler than the 1991-2020 climate normal (14.2°C). 673 mm of rain fell that year, making it wetter than average (649 mm), with 2677 hours of sunshine.

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

Records of 1986

Warmest day: 16 Jun 1986, 26.7°C
Coldest night: 10 Feb 1986, -15.9°C
Wettest day: 25 Aug 1986, 19.3 mm

Day counts for 1986

Frost days (low below 0°C): 54
Ice days (high below 0°C): 8
Warm days (high 25°C or above): 7
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. 1986 differed by 1.6° in temperature and 24 mm in rainfall.

Frequently asked questions

Was 1986 warmer or cooler than average in London?
1986 was 1.6° cooler than the 1991-2020 climate normal, with an average daily high of 12.6°C compared to a normal of 14.2°C.

How much rain fell in London in 1986?
London recorded 673 mm of rain in total in 1986, compared to a climate normal of 649 mm.

What was the warmest day of 1986 in London?
The warmest day of 1986 was 16 Jun 1986, reaching 26.7°C in London.

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