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London weather in 2012

In 2012, the average daily high in London was 13.5°C, 0.7° cooler than the 1991-2020 climate normal (14.2°C). 860 mm of rain fell that year, making it wetter than average (649 mm), with 2655 hours of sunshine.

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

Records of 2012

Warmest day: 19 Aug 2012, 28.1°C
Coldest night: 11 Feb 2012, -5.3°C
Wettest day: 11 Jun 2012, 33.6 mm

Day counts for 2012

Frost days (low below 0°C): 36
Ice days (high below 0°C): 1
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. 2012 differed by 0.7° in temperature and 211 mm in rainfall.

Frequently asked questions

Was 2012 warmer or cooler than average in London?
2012 was 0.7° cooler than the 1991-2020 climate normal, with an average daily high of 13.5°C compared to a normal of 14.2°C.

How much rain fell in London in 2012?
London recorded 860 mm of rain in total in 2012, compared to a climate normal of 649 mm.

What was the warmest day of 2012 in London?
The warmest day of 2012 was 19 Aug 2012, reaching 28.1°C in London.

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