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London weather in 1997

In 1997, the average daily high in London was 14.5°C, 0.3° warmer than the 1991-2020 climate normal (14.2°C). 539 mm of rain fell that year, making it drier than average (649 mm), with 2756 hours of sunshine.

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

Records of 1997

Warmest day: 11 Aug 1997, 28.9°C
Coldest night: 3 Feb 1997, -3.6°C
Wettest day: 11 Oct 1997, 16.3 mm

Day counts for 1997

Frost days (low below 0°C): 32
Ice days (high below 0°C): 5
Warm days (high 25°C or above): 15
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. 1997 differed by 0.3° in temperature and 110 mm in rainfall.

Frequently asked questions

Was 1997 warmer or cooler than average in London?
1997 was 0.3° warmer than the 1991-2020 climate normal, with an average daily high of 14.5°C compared to a normal of 14.2°C.

How much rain fell in London in 1997?
London recorded 539 mm of rain in total in 1997, compared to a climate normal of 649 mm.

What was the warmest day of 1997 in London?
The warmest day of 1997 was 11 Aug 1997, reaching 28.9°C in London.

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