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London weather in 1990

In 1990, the average daily high in London was 15°C, 0.8° warmer than the 1991-2020 climate normal (14.2°C). 448 mm of rain fell that year, making it drier than average (649 mm), with 2971 hours of sunshine.

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

Records of 1990

Warmest day: 3 Aug 1990, 33.7°C
Coldest night: 4 Apr 1990, -2.2°C
Wettest day: 3 Feb 1990, 21.9 mm

Day counts for 1990

Frost days (low below 0°C): 14
Ice days (high below 0°C): 0
Warm days (high 25°C or above): 19
Hot days (high 30°C or above): 3

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. 1990 differed by 0.8° in temperature and 201 mm in rainfall.

Frequently asked questions

Was 1990 warmer or cooler than average in London?
1990 was 0.8° warmer than the 1991-2020 climate normal, with an average daily high of 15°C compared to a normal of 14.2°C.

How much rain fell in London in 1990?
London recorded 448 mm of rain in total in 1990, compared to a climate normal of 649 mm.

What was the warmest day of 1990 in London?
The warmest day of 1990 was 3 Aug 1990, reaching 33.7°C in London.

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