UK Related
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Dense Fog (1917)
On December 31, 1917, a dense, freezing fog settled over London, cutting visibility to less than 50 metres. Military flights were grounded, and river traffic along the Thames slowed to a crawl. The fog lingered into January, made worse by heavy coal smoke from the First World War winter.
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Warmest New Year’s Eve on Record (2021)
The UK saw its warmest New Year’s Eve on record, with temperatures hitting 16.8°C (62.2°F) in Colwyn Bay, north Wales, and 15.3°C in Coningsby, Lincolnshire. The unusually mild weather even led to the closure of some ice rinks.
And if you want to see the weather we have experienced on December 31st 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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Central Europe – Extreme Frost (1837)
On December 31, 1837, Central Europe was hit by a severe cold snap, with temperatures plummeting below –25°C in Germany and Poland. Major rivers like the Rhine and Vistula froze completely, bringing trade and travel to a standstill. It was one of the chilliest New Year’s Eves of the 19th century.
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New York, USA – Arctic Cold Snap (1894)
On December 31, 1894, an intense cold wave swept through the U.S. Northeast, with temperatures plunging to –26°C in upstate New York. The Hudson River froze over near Albany, stopping all navigation, and newspapers of the time reported many cases of frostbite during New Year’s Eve festivities.
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Sydney, Australia – New Year’s Eve Heatwave (1992)
On December 31, 1992, Sydney sweltered at 41.5°C, marking one of its hottest New Year’s Eves on record. During the celebrations, emergency crews treated dozens for heat exhaustion. The intense heat was blamed on a stagnant high-pressure system parked over southeastern Australia.
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