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London weather in 1998

In 1998, the average daily high in London was 14°C, 0.2° cooler than the 1991-2020 climate normal (14.2°C). 735 mm of rain fell that year, making it wetter than average (649 mm), with 2643 hours of sunshine.

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

Records of 1998

Warmest day: 10 Aug 1998, 28.4°C
Coldest night: 6 Dec 1998, -3.6°C
Wettest day: 31 Oct 1998, 25.7 mm

Day counts for 1998

Frost days (low below 0°C): 28
Ice days (high below 0°C): 0
Warm days (high 25°C or above): 6
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. 1998 differed by 0.2° in temperature and 86 mm in rainfall.

Frequently asked questions

Was 1998 warmer or cooler than average in London?
1998 was 0.2° cooler than the 1991-2020 climate normal, with an average daily high of 14°C compared to a normal of 14.2°C.

How much rain fell in London in 1998?
London recorded 735 mm of rain in total in 1998, compared to a climate normal of 649 mm.

What was the warmest day of 1998 in London?
The warmest day of 1998 was 10 Aug 1998, reaching 28.4°C in London.

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