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London weather in 1989

In 1989, the average daily high in London was 14.9°C, 0.7° warmer than the 1991-2020 climate normal (14.2°C). 537 mm of rain fell that year, making it drier than average (649 mm), with 2857 hours of sunshine.

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

Records of 1989

Warmest day: 22 Jul 1989, 30.4°C
Coldest night: 26 Nov 1989, -3.8°C
Wettest day: 7 Jul 1989, 21.6 mm

Day counts for 1989

Frost days (low below 0°C): 20
Ice days (high below 0°C): 0
Warm days (high 25°C or above): 18
Hot days (high 30°C or above): 1

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. 1989 differed by 0.7° in temperature and 112 mm in rainfall.

Frequently asked questions

Was 1989 warmer or cooler than average in London?
1989 was 0.7° warmer than the 1991-2020 climate normal, with an average daily high of 14.9°C compared to a normal of 14.2°C.

How much rain fell in London in 1989?
London recorded 537 mm of rain in total in 1989, compared to a climate normal of 649 mm.

What was the warmest day of 1989 in London?
The warmest day of 1989 was 22 Jul 1989, reaching 30.4°C in London.

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