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London weather in 2001

In 2001, the average daily high in London was 13.7°C, 0.5° cooler than the 1991-2020 climate normal (14.2°C). 744 mm of rain fell that year, making it wetter than average (649 mm), with 2751 hours of sunshine.

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

Records of 2001

Warmest day: 29 Jul 2001, 28.2°C
Coldest night: 2 Mar 2001, -4.9°C
Wettest day: 12 Feb 2001, 21.6 mm

Day counts for 2001

Frost days (low below 0°C): 48
Ice days (high below 0°C): 0
Warm days (high 25°C or above): 13
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. 2001 differed by 0.5° in temperature and 95 mm in rainfall.

Frequently asked questions

Was 2001 warmer or cooler than average in London?
2001 was 0.5° cooler than the 1991-2020 climate normal, with an average daily high of 13.7°C compared to a normal of 14.2°C.

How much rain fell in London in 2001?
London recorded 744 mm of rain in total in 2001, compared to a climate normal of 649 mm.

What was the warmest day of 2001 in London?
The warmest day of 2001 was 29 Jul 2001, reaching 28.2°C in London.

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