What Was Britain’s Coldest Day? Record Low Temperatures Explained

Discover when and where Britain experienced its coldest day, with temperatures dropping to -27.2°C in Scotland’s Braemar and Altnaharra.

0 views

Britain's coldest day was recorded on 10 January 1982 in the village of Braemar, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, and again in Altnaharra, Scotland, on 30 December 1995. On both occasions, temperatures plummeted to a bone-chilling -27.2°C (-17.0°F), setting records for the UK's coldest temperatures. These historical cold snaps have become benchmarks for understanding extreme winter weather in Britain.

FAQs & Answers

  1. When was Britain's coldest day recorded? Britain's coldest day was recorded on 10 January 1982 in Braemar, and again on 30 December 1995 in Altnaharra, Scotland.
  2. What was the lowest temperature recorded in the UK? The lowest temperature recorded in the UK was -27.2°C (-17.0°F) on both 10 January 1982 and 30 December 1995.
  3. Where in Britain has experienced the coldest temperatures? The coldest temperatures were recorded in the Scottish villages of Braemar, Aberdeenshire, and Altnaharra.

Watch More

If you found this look at Britain’s coldest day interesting, be sure to explore our related videos on UK weather extremes and historical climate events to deepen your understanding of Britain's diverse climate patterns.

  1. What Was the Warmest Christmas Day Ever Recorded Worldwide? Discover the warmest Christmas Day ever recorded, with temperatures soaring to 36.9°C in Sydney and parts of the US in 2016.