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London weather in 1996

In 1996, the average daily high in London was 13°C, 1.2° cooler than the 1991-2020 climate normal (14.2°C). 501 mm of rain fell that year, making it drier than average (649 mm), with 2745 hours of sunshine.

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

Records of 1996

Warmest day: 7 Jun 1996, 28.9°C
Coldest night: 22 Feb 1996, -4.9°C
Wettest day: 23 Aug 1996, 33.9 mm

Day counts for 1996

Frost days (low below 0°C): 56
Ice days (high below 0°C): 2
Warm days (high 25°C or above): 12
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. 1996 differed by 1.2° in temperature and 148 mm in rainfall.

Frequently asked questions

Was 1996 warmer or cooler than average in London?
1996 was 1.2° cooler than the 1991-2020 climate normal, with an average daily high of 13°C compared to a normal of 14.2°C.

How much rain fell in London in 1996?
London recorded 501 mm of rain in total in 1996, compared to a climate normal of 649 mm.

What was the warmest day of 1996 in London?
The warmest day of 1996 was 7 Jun 1996, reaching 28.9°C in London.

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