UK Related
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North Sea Collision due to Fog (1883)
On January 19, the steamers Cimbria and Sultan collided in the North Sea amid dense fog, leading to the tragic loss of more than 350 lives.
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UK-Wide – Ongoing “Big Freeze” Conditions (1963)
On 19 January 1963, the UK remained under severe cold. Central Englan values stayed near –5°C, and snow depths exceeded 30 cm in many regions. Ice persisted on rivers, canals, and coastal waters.
And if you want to see the weather we have experienced on January 19th 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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Oymyakon, Russia – Extreme Cold Record (1933)
On January 19, 1933, Oymyakon hit a bone-chilling −67.7°C (−89.9°F), one of the coldest temperatures ever recorded. The icy continental air lingered under calm, clear skies, setting the record for the lowest temperature in an inhabited place in the Northern Hemisphere.
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Chile – Summer Floods in Santiago (1960)
Heavy rainfall on January 19, 1964, inundated Santiago and central Chile, with 154 mm falling in 24 hours. Landslides blocked highways through the Andes, and flash floods damaged urban infrastructure.
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Miami, USA – Snowfall in Southern Florida (1977)
On January 19, 1977, snowflakes were observed in Miami, Florida—the first (and only) recorded snowfall in the city’s history. Temperatures dropped to 30°F (−1°C) under a rare Arctic outbreak reaching the subtropics.
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Italy – Record Cold in Rome (1985)
A Siberian air mass reached Italy on January 19, 1985. Rome recorded −7°C, its coldest since records began. Snow fell in southern regions, including Naples, where accumulation exceeded 10 cm to give a very rare event for the Mediterranean climate.
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Mozambique – Cyclone Dera (2001)
On January 19, 2001, Tropical Cyclone Dera struck Mozambique’s coastal province of Inhambane, delivering winds of 150 km/h and 200 mm of rain. Floodwaters displaced 15,000 people and destroyed hundreds of homes.
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