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London weather in 2010

In 2010, the average daily high in London was 12.7°C, 1.5° cooler than the 1991-2020 climate normal (14.2°C). 588 mm of rain fell that year, making it drier than average (649 mm), with 2693 hours of sunshine.

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

Records of 2010

Warmest day: 9 Jul 2010, 28°C
Coldest night: 20 Dec 2010, -9.5°C
Wettest day: 25 Aug 2010, 25.9 mm

Day counts for 2010

Frost days (low below 0°C): 75
Ice days (high below 0°C): 7
Warm days (high 25°C or above): 11
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. 2010 differed by 1.5° in temperature and 61 mm in rainfall.

Frequently asked questions

Was 2010 warmer or cooler than average in London?
2010 was 1.5° cooler than the 1991-2020 climate normal, with an average daily high of 12.7°C compared to a normal of 14.2°C.

How much rain fell in London in 2010?
London recorded 588 mm of rain in total in 2010, compared to a climate normal of 649 mm.

What was the warmest day of 2010 in London?
The warmest day of 2010 was 9 Jul 2010, reaching 28°C in London.

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