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London weather in 2005

In 2005, the average daily high in London was 14.4°C, 0.2° warmer than the 1991-2020 climate normal (14.2°C). 510 mm of rain fell that year, making it drier than average (649 mm), with 2744 hours of sunshine.

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

Records of 2005

Warmest day: 24 Jun 2005, 29.8°C
Coldest night: 28 Feb 2005, -4.8°C
Wettest day: 19 Aug 2005, 15.1 mm

Day counts for 2005

Frost days (low below 0°C): 47
Ice days (high below 0°C): 0
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. 2005 differed by 0.2° in temperature and 139 mm in rainfall.

Frequently asked questions

Was 2005 warmer or cooler than average in London?
2005 was 0.2° warmer than the 1991-2020 climate normal, with an average daily high of 14.4°C compared to a normal of 14.2°C.

How much rain fell in London in 2005?
London recorded 510 mm of rain in total in 2005, compared to a climate normal of 649 mm.

What was the warmest day of 2005 in London?
The warmest day of 2005 was 24 Jun 2005, reaching 29.8°C in London.

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