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What causes temperatures in the summer to be higher than temperatures in the winter?
During the summer, the sun’s rays hit the Earth at a steep angle. Also, the long daylight hours allow the Earth plenty of time to reach warm temperatures. During the winter, the sun’s rays hit the Earth at a shallow angle. These rays are more spread out, which minimizes the amount of energy that hits any given spot.
How hot does it get in London in the summer?
Summer weather Summer can be very pleasant with temperatures averaging 18C (64F) and often into the low 20s. In recent years, London has experienced heatwaves with temperatures well above 30C (86F). This is an ideal time to visit London’s parks and open spaces or have a go at swimming and boating in London.
How will climate change affect London?
The Government’s latest UK Climate Change Projections suggest that by the 2050s, London could see an increase in mean summer temperature of 2.7 degrees, an increase in mean winter rainfall of 15 per cent and a decrease in mean summer rainfall of 18 per cent over a 1961–1990 baseline (see Chapter 5).
Is the earth closer to the sun in the summer?
It is slightly elongated, so that during part of the year, Earth is closer to the Sun than at other times. However, in the Northern Hemisphere, we are having winter when Earth is closest to the Sun and summer when it is farthest away!
How hot is London in July?
AVERAGE JULY TEMPERATURES IN LONDON During July, expect daytime high temperatures average in the low 20s C (70s F) early in the month warming up to 23-24 C (the mid-70s F) near the end of the month.
What season is June in London?
We have seasons Summer (June, July and August) is the UK’s warmest season, with long sunny days, occasional thunderstorms and, in some years, heatwaves. Autumn (September, October and November) can be mild and dry or wet and windy. It’s the season when the leaves fall from the trees and the temperature dips.
Is London going to sink?
A huge part of London will be underwater by 2050, new data has revealed. The terrifying climate forecast predicts areas in the city that will regularly fall below sea level in 30 years’ time.