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Climate of London - Quiz
Contributed by: Roe
  • 1. Which climate classification does London have according to the Köppen system?
A) Humid continental (Dfb)
B) Tropical savanna (Aw)
C) Temperate oceanic (Cfb)
D) Mediterranean (Csa)
  • 2. When did precipitation records begin at Kew Gardens?
A) January 1697
B) January 1948
C) January 1841
D) January 1910
  • 3. Where is London's longest continuous reliable temperature series located?
A) Hampstead
B) Heathrow
C) Kew Gardens
D) Greenwich
  • 4. What is the highest temperature ever recorded in London?
A) 39.8 °C
B) 38.5 °C
C) 41.5 °C
D) 40.2 °C
  • 5. When was the lowest temperature in London recorded?
A) 7 December 2006
B) 13 December 1981
C) 12 January 1987
D) 8 January 1841
  • 6. What is the average number of days per year that London experiences snowfall?
A) 25 days
B) 10 days
C) 16 days
D) 5 days
  • 7. Which weather station is the most elevated in the London area?
A) Greenwich
B) Northolt
C) Hampstead
D) Kew Gardens
  • 8. What concern do hydrological experts have for London by the year 2050?
A) Households may run out of water
B) Permanent sub-zero winter temperatures
C) Frequent major flooding of the Thames
D) Consistent summer droughts
  • 9. How often do thunderstorms occur in London on average per year?
A) Up to 40 days
B) Up to 5 days
C) Up to 16 days
D) Up to 30 days
  • 10. Which tornado hit Kensal Green in 2006?
A) F2
B) F1
C) F5
D) F3
  • 11. What is the lowest daily maximum temperature recorded in London?
A) -17.4 °C
B) -10.2 °C
C) -5.5 °C
D) -8.3 °C
  • 12. How does the daytime temperature at Hampstead compare to Heathrow?
A) Typically one degree lower
B) Exactly the same
C) Typically one degree higher
D) Typically two degrees lower
  • 13. Which month's record maximum temperature is NOT held by London?
A) May
B) February
C) January
D) April
  • 14. In which year did the Northolt weather station begin operations?
A) 1910
B) 1841
C) 1697
D) 1948
  • 15. What is the highest daily minimum temperature recorded in London?
A) 25.8 °C
B) 40.2 °C
C) 19.6 °C
D) 22.5 °C
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