UK Related
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The End of the Great Smog of London (1952)
Between December 5 and 9, 1952, London was choked by a deadly smog. When the weather shifted on December 9th, the toxic haze finally lifted, revealing the devastation it had caused: visibility had shrunk to mere feet, around 4,000 people died almost immediately, and later studies estimated as many as 12,000 fatalities, with more than 100,000 falling ill. The catastrophe became a turning point in public health policy, directly prompting the passage of the Clean Air Act of 1956.
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Storm Desmond (2015)
Strong winds and rising waters from Storm Desmond battered the Tyne Valley on December 9, unleashing severe floods that forced hundreds from their homes. The River Tyne surged to a record high at Bywell, marking its highest level ever recorded.
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Thick Smog (1924)
On the evening of December 9, 1924, a heavy smog descended on London, halting trains and reducing visibility to little more than an arm’s length in several districts.
And if you want to see the weather we have experienced on December 9th in Crondall over the years then go here for weather on any particular day (select from drop down menus) or here to see how it compares to the records for that day.
Non UK Related
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Sydney’s Sudden Deluge (1954)
Australia’s eastern coast was drenched by torrential rain on December 8, 1954, as tropical moisture surged southward. Sydney recorded over 150 mm of rain in 24 hours, leading to flash floods that swamped city streets and disrupted rail services. The sudden downpour capped one of the wettest Decembers in New South Wales history.
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Alaska’s Record Warmth (1980)
In a rare twist for December 8, 1980, southern Alaska basked in unseasonably warm temperatures up to 15°C. A strong Chinook wind event melted snowpacks overnight and caused minor flooding in Anchorage. Locals called it the “snowmelt Christmas,” a brief respite before Arctic air returned days later.
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Europe’s Deep Freeze (1962)
On December 8, 1962, much of Western Europe was locked in a severe cold wave. Across Germany and France, snow crippled transport networks, marking the coldest early-December spell of the decade.
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