London Heathrow (EGLL) Temperature Market Guide

EGLL • London Heathrow Airport
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London Heathrow Airport (EGLL) offers a Polymarket temperature market. London's maritime climate produces remarkably stable temperatures compared to continental locations.

Quick Facts

Station Code EGLL
Location London, UK
Coordinates 51.4700°N, 0.4543°W
Elevation 83 ft (25 m)
Timezone GMT/BST (Europe/London)
NWS Office UK Met Office
Resolution Source NWS CLI Report ↗

About the EGLL Weather Station

The EGLL weather station is located at London Heathrow Airport, approximately 15 miles west of central London. At 83 feet elevation, Heathrow sits in the Thames Valley.

London Climate & Temperature Patterns

London experiences a temperate oceanic climate (Koppen: Cfb) with mild temperatures year-round.

Key Climate Factors:

Gulf Stream Influence: The North Atlantic Drift keeps London mild for its latitude.

Atlantic Weather Systems: Low pressure systems bring frequent precipitation.

Narrow Temperature Range: Annual temperature range is remarkably small.

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Seasonal Trading Considerations

Winter (December - February):
Mild with average highs in the mid-40s°F. Snow is rare.

Spring (March - May):
Slowly warming with variable weather.

Summer (June - August):
Pleasant with average highs in the low-70s°F. Heat waves are rare.

Fall (September - November):
Gradually cooling with increasing Atlantic storms.

London-Specific Trading Tips

Rare Extremes: Temperature extremes are very unusual.

Heat Wave Patterns: Require blocking high pressure.

Continental vs. Maritime: Watch for airflow direction.

Celsius Reporting: UK data is in Celsius.

Market Resolution Details

London temperature markets on Polymarket resolve based on UK Met Office data.

Resolution Source: UK Met Office

Temperature Scale: UK data is reported in Celsius.

Forecasting Challenges

Atlantic Variability: Weather systems create significant day-to-day variability.

Heat Wave Rarity: Extreme heat is difficult to forecast when it does occur.

Historical Temperature Records

Record High: 104°F (40.2°C) recorded in July 2019.

Record Low: 3°F (-16.1°C) recorded in January 1962.

90°F+ Days: London reaches 90°F only 1-2 times per year on average.

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