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London weather in 2008

In 2008, the average daily high in London was 13.8°C, 0.4° cooler than the 1991-2020 climate normal (14.2°C). 675 mm of rain fell that year, making it wetter than average (649 mm), with 2728 hours of sunshine.

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

Records of 2008

Warmest day: 31 Jul 2008, 26.6°C
Coldest night: 12 Dec 2008, -3.9°C
Wettest day: 26 May 2008, 26.7 mm

Day counts for 2008

Frost days (low below 0°C): 38
Ice days (high below 0°C): 0
Warm days (high 25°C or above): 3
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. 2008 differed by 0.4° in temperature and 26 mm in rainfall.

Frequently asked questions

Was 2008 warmer or cooler than average in London?
2008 was 0.4° cooler than the 1991-2020 climate normal, with an average daily high of 13.8°C compared to a normal of 14.2°C.

How much rain fell in London in 2008?
London recorded 675 mm of rain in total in 2008, compared to a climate normal of 649 mm.

What was the warmest day of 2008 in London?
The warmest day of 2008 was 31 Jul 2008, reaching 26.6°C in London.

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