Netherlands on track for the rainiest January ever
1 year, 11 months ago

Netherlands on track for the rainiest January ever

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The Netherlands is on track for the wettest January since weather services started keeping track of the rainfall. This month is already in the top 5 wettest Januaries ever recorded, and more rain is expected in the week to come, Weeronline reported. The typical average for the climate period 1991 to 2020 was 72 mm of rain in January. The national weather station in De Bilt is already experiencing its wettest January on record, with no less than 158 mm.

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2024 likely to tie record for warmest year in the Netherlands
2 days, 1 hour ago

2024 likely to tie record for warmest year in the Netherlands

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The year 2024 is poised to match the record set in 2023 for the warmest year ever recorded in the Netherlands, with an average temperature of 11.8 degrees, well above the typical 10.6 degrees, weeronline reports. The year saw 102 warm days, 28 summer days, and four tropical days, though no regional heatwave was recorded. However, despite several hot spells, …

Cold front & rain more likely than White Christmas in the Netherlands next week
4 days, 1 hour ago

Cold front & rain more likely than White Christmas in the Netherlands next week

NL Times  

As the holiday season approaches, the weather in the Netherlands is expected to take a colder turn next week, with fluctuating temperatures and frequent rain showers. According to KNMI, starting Monday, December 23, you can expect a mix of cloudy skies and scattered rain showers, with temperatures ranging from 6 to 8 degrees. Friday, December 27, will mark the end …

2024 ranks among the top three wettest years on record in the Netherlands
1 week, 1 day ago

2024 ranks among the top three wettest years on record in the Netherlands

NL Times  

With an average of 1,016 millimeters of rainfall recorded nationwide, 2024 has officially become one of the wettest years in Dutch history, according to weather service Weeronline. However, this total pales in comparison to last year’s record in Purmerend, where 1,428 millimeters of rain made it the wettest place ever recorded in the Netherlands. March saw a brief dry spell …

Mild weather to persist with occasional rain across the Netherlands
1 week, 2 days ago

Mild weather to persist with occasional rain across the Netherlands

NL Times  

The Netherlands is experiencing an unusually mild stretch of December weather, with gray skies, some sunny days, occasional rain, and temperatures consistently above seasonal averages, according to forecasts from KNMI and Weeronline. Sunday, December 15, is expected to continue seeing mild weather, with predominantly gray skies and occasional light rain or drizzle, particularly inland. Wednesday could bring the warmest temperatures …

Seventh official storm of the year hits the Netherlands; Second in ten days
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Seventh official storm of the year hits the Netherlands; Second in ten days

NL Times  

The Netherlands is facing its eighth official storm of 2024, with severe winds battering the country and causing widespread disruptions. According to weather service Weeronline, the first winter storm of the 2024-2025 season was officially designated early Friday morning, marking the seventh storm of the year. Wind gusts in the northwestern coastal areas exceeded 100 kilometers per hour, with the …

Low temperatures with wet and windy conditions are expected this week
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Low temperatures with wet and windy conditions are expected this week

NL Times  

The Netherlands is expected to experience low temperatures, with a mix of dry, slightly windy, and rainy conditions throughout the upcoming week. Sunday afternoon will remain mostly sunny, with temperatures ranging from 6 degrees in the north to 9 degrees in the south. Overnight, temperatures are expected to rise slightly, reaching around 7 degrees in the northern provinces and 10 …

Next week to be gloomy and stormy, wet snow expected
1 month, 1 week ago

Next week to be gloomy and stormy, wet snow expected

NL Times  

The change in the weather that will take place in the Netherlands next week may cause icy roads for a while, weather service Weeronline reports. However, the weather will change from Tuesday, A large-scale precipitation area that is moving over the Netherlands from the United Kingdom will probably already cause wet snow that day. However, the chance of a slightly …

Last day of calm autumn weather; Rainy weekend ahead, maybe wet snow next week
1 month, 1 week ago

Last day of calm autumn weather; Rainy weekend ahead, maybe wet snow next week

NL Times  

Today will be the last day of calm autumn weather in the Netherlands. Next week will be colder, with a chance of the first wet snow of the season, Weeronline reports. Maximums will range from 12 degrees near the sea to 10 degrees inland, with a weak to moderate southwesterly wind. The forecast for Monday is still somewhat uncertain, but …

Sunny start to a summery week in the Netherlands; Temps up to 32 degrees tomorrow
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Sunny start to a summery week in the Netherlands; Temps up to 32 degrees tomorrow

NL Times  

Summer will be in full swing in the Netherlands this week. “It is sunny everywhere again, and the temperature will rise considerably.” Inland will reach tropical temperatures on a large scale, with maximums climbing to 30 degrees, maybe even 32 in Limburg. “However, it could still reach 30 degrees in the far south,” Weeronline said. “However, the dry moments seem …

First half of 2024 was exceptionally warm with record rainfall
5 months, 3 weeks ago

First half of 2024 was exceptionally warm with record rainfall

Dutch News  

The first six months of 2024 were the wettest on record in the Netherlands, with 75% more rain than average. April and May set new monthly records, while January and February also had exceptionally high rainfall. The prolonged wet spell has been ongoing since last July, with 1270 mm of rain falling in the last 12 months, breaking a record …

Sunny weekend expected in the Netherlands, Cooler weather next week
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Sunny weekend expected in the Netherlands, Cooler weather next week

NL Times  

The Netherlands will enjoy a mostly dry and sunny weekend, with highs near 12 degrees Celsius. After a rather pleasant Wednesday morning and afternoon, the nighttime will bring dry weather with lows around 3 degrees, potentially reaching freezing in areas with the clearest skies. The east to northeast wind will be light to moderate as Thursday transitions to partly cloudy …

Rainy Christmas more likely than a White Christmas this year; Strong gusts this weekend
1 year ago

Rainy Christmas more likely than a White Christmas this year; Strong gusts this weekend

NL Times  

Weather forecasts for the Netherlands show that the chance of a White Christmas is extremely small this year, and that there is a much greater chance of a soggy, rainy Christmas period this year. Temperatures will drop slightly to around five to eight degrees Celsius on Christmas Day, with rainfall expected, according to WeerOnline. "There is a good chance - …

With two days to go, November is set to be the wettest on record
1 year ago

With two days to go, November is set to be the wettest on record

Dutch News  

November 2023 is already the wettest November ever recorded, with double the average rainfall, according to figures from weather bureau KNMI. So far rainfall has reached 150 millimetres and that, coming on top of October’s rainfall, means autumn 2023 is also likely to be one of the wettest on record. “The temperature rise can be clearly linked to the Netherlands …

With two days to go, November is set to be the wettest on record
1 year ago

With two days to go, November is set to be the wettest on record

Dutch News  

November 2023 is already the wettest November ever recorded, with double the average rainfall, according to figures from weather bureau KNMI. So far rainfall has reached 150 millimetres and that, coming on top of October’s rainfall, means autumn 2023 is also likely to be one of the wettest on record. “The temperature rise can be clearly linked to the Netherlands …

A chilly weekend ahead, with sleet and night frosts next week
1 year ago

A chilly weekend ahead, with sleet and night frosts next week

Dutch News  

The Netherlands will be hit by showers, strong winds, and chilly temperatures from Friday and there could even be sleet or snow next week, according to the Weeronline weather bureau. Northwesterly winds will bring heavy rain to much of the country at times, and this could fall as hail or sleet, Weeronline says. On Sunday, the rain will clear and …

A chilly weekend ahead, with sleet and night frosts next week
1 year ago

A chilly weekend ahead, with sleet and night frosts next week

Dutch News  

The Netherlands will be hit by showers, strong winds, and chilly temperatures from Friday and there could even be sleet or snow next week, according to the Weeronline weather bureau. Northwesterly winds will bring heavy rain to much of the country at times, and this could fall as hail or sleet, Weeronline says. On Sunday, the rain will clear and …

2023 may be the wettest on record, as downpours continue
1 year, 1 month ago

2023 may be the wettest on record, as downpours continue

Dutch News  

2023 is on its way to being the wettest since records began in 1906 and local records have already been broken in some places, according to weather bureau KNMI. Record volumes of rain have fallen since mid October and if it keeps up, the 1998 total of 1109 millimetres of rain will be beaten next month, the KNMI said. “We …

2023 may be the wettest on record, as downpours continue
1 year, 1 month ago

2023 may be the wettest on record, as downpours continue

Dutch News  

2023 is on its way to being the wettest since records began in 1906 and local records have already been broken in some places, according to weather bureau KNMI. Record volumes of rain have fallen since mid October and if it keeps up, the 1998 total of 1109 millimetres of rain will be beaten next month, the KNMI said. “We …

This year likely to be the wettest on record in the Netherlands
1 year, 1 month ago

This year likely to be the wettest on record in the Netherlands

NL Times  

“This year is fast becoming the wettest year since measurements began in 1906,” the KNMI said on Tuesday. “If December is also wetter than normal, 2023 could well be the wettest year yet.” The Netherlands has already had four wetter-than-typical periods this year and one exceptionally dry period in June. The current spell of wet weather will last at least …

Stormy weather set to hit the Netherlands on Tuesday
1 year, 6 months ago

Stormy weather set to hit the Netherlands on Tuesday

Dutch News  

The KNMI weather bureau has issued a code yellow weather warning for Tuesday, saying that strong winds, rain and hail are likely over much of the country. Tuesday morning will begin with sunshine but by the afternoon, heavy storms will hit the south of the country, bringing plenty of rain and hail. “I don’t think the storms will amount to …

Temps to climb as high as 32°C on Monday; New drought record likely
1 year, 6 months ago

Temps to climb as high as 32°C on Monday; New drought record likely

NL Times  

The thermometer's brief dip in the Netherlands will be short-lived, with high temperatures expected to reach 30 degrees Celsius over the weekend, and peaking at about 32 degrees on Monday. Combined with the wind and extremely low chance of precipitation, tens of thousands of children should be able to easily participate in Outdoor Play Day, activities around the country were …

Netherlands summer to kick off with cooler, partly cloudy weather
1 year, 6 months ago

Netherlands summer to kick off with cooler, partly cloudy weather

NL Times  

Meteorological summer starts in the Netherlands tomorrow, but the weather doesn’t seem to have noticed. While the weather will by no means be miserable, it will be cooler than the past days, with clouds often blocking the sunshine, according to the meteorological institute KNMI. The dry, partly cloudy weather will persist into next week, with an increasing chance of higher …

Dutch Spring is around the corner, but without nice weather
1 year, 9 months ago

Dutch Spring is around the corner, but without nice weather

NL Times  

Meteorological spring in the Netherlands is just around the corner, but beautiful spring weather is not in sight for the time being, according to Weeronline. March will start dry with sunny periods and normal temperatures of 7 to 9 degrees. Then showers will regularly move across the country, which could cause more precipitation than normal, according to the weather service. …

Freezing temps to return to the Netherlands this week
1 year, 10 months ago

Freezing temps to return to the Netherlands this week

NL Times  

Meteorological institute KNMI expects freezing weather ahead for the Netherlands this week, with minimums dropping below zero on six of the seven coming nights. “Quite cold at first with lots of sun and light to moderate frost at night,” the KNMI said in its forecast for this week. The coming days will see maximums around 5 degrees and minimums dropping …

Colder, dryer weather with chance of snow in the Netherlands this week
1 year, 11 months ago

Colder, dryer weather with chance of snow in the Netherlands this week

NL Times  

After weeks of wet and mild weather, the weather in the Netherlands will look a lot different this week. Temperatures will drop, and the weather will turn dry from Tuesday, Weeronline reported in its weekly forecast. “The country could dry up from Tuesday,” Weeronline said. “But most days will be dry with the sun breaking through regularly,” the weather service …

Temps set to get colder, falling as low as -6 degrees; Snow harder to predict
2 years ago

Temps set to get colder, falling as low as -6 degrees; Snow harder to predict

NL Times  

The chilly weather in the Netherlands is expected to continue for most of the next two weeks. Some weather models have suggested the possibility of heavy snow in the Netherlands starting on Wednesday, but RTL Nieuws said the situation remains extremely variable. Forecasting winter weather one week out is more a sport for snow fans carried away by the hope …

Nov. 19 officially marked the first national daytime frost in the Netherlands this fall
2 years, 1 month ago

Nov. 19 officially marked the first national daytime frost in the Netherlands this fall

NL Times  

November 19 marks the first official frost during the daytime this fall. According to Weer.nl, the temperature dropped to -0.1 degrees Celsius at the weather station in De Bilt, Utrecht, on Saturday morning. That means this year’s first autumn frost was over two weeks late late this year. The first nighttime frost actually came on September 29, arriving earlier than …

Netherlands to remain warmer than average, but warnings for fog, strong winds issued
2 years, 1 month ago

Netherlands to remain warmer than average, but warnings for fog, strong winds issued

NL Times  

The weather in the Netherlands is expected to remain warmer than average at least into the second week of November. A weather warning for fog was issued for Monday, and another warning for very strong winds was issued for Tuesday as the weather becomes more variable. The KNMI predicted a rather calm day on Monday, despite starting off with a …

2022 the sixth driest year in Dutch history
2 years, 4 months ago

2022 the sixth driest year in Dutch history

NL Times  

This year, 2022, is currently the sixth driest year in Netherlands history, according to Weer.nl. With little to no rain forecast in the next two weeks, Weer.nl expects the shortage to increase to 250 millimeters, putting 2022 in the top 5 driest years. “Half of the top ten years with the largest precipitation deficit since 1901 come from this century!” …

Spring drought similar to record year 1976
2 years, 7 months ago

Spring drought similar to record year 1976

NL Times  

Like in 2018, 2019, and 2020, the Netherlands faces drought again. So far, the precipitation deficit has been increasing at the same rate as in the record year 1976, when the drought was extra harsh in June, July, and August. Whether that will happen again this year remains to be seen, climate researcher Peter Siegmund of meteorological institute KNMI said …

Up to 10cm of snow expected to hit the Netherlands this week
2 years, 8 months ago

Up to 10cm of snow expected to hit the Netherlands this week

NL Times  

After a dry and sunny March with exceptionally mild weather, the Netherlands suddenly faces snow as we head into April. "And especially overnight leading into Friday, as serious snow cover of locally more than 10 centimeters can form," Weer.nl said. The first precipitation is expected in the coming night - first some rain, but quickly wet snow. "In total, large …

Thunderstorms this Saturday for part of the Netherlands
3 years, 1 month ago

Thunderstorms this Saturday for part of the Netherlands

NL Times  

Each region of the Netherlands will experience different weather conditions on Saturday. Temperatures will peak at 13 degrees Celsius on Saturday, with a low ranging between 6 and 9. Winds along the southwest coast are still quite strong," said the organization’s weather service. The weather will continue to be “calm and dry with quite a lot of clouds and a …

Showers and cooler days: First normal summer in NL in years
3 years, 4 months ago

Showers and cooler days: First normal summer in NL in years

NL Times  

While many in the Netherlands are experiencing the summer as too wet and somewhat on the cold side, this is actually what summers in the country look like on average, Buienradar meteorologist William Huizinga said to RTL Nieuws. "I think the contrast is so great because we had fairly stable periods with prolonged drought and higher than normal temperatures in …

Netherlands under new storm warnings for thunderstorms, hail
3 years, 4 months ago

Netherlands under new storm warnings for thunderstorms, hail

NL Times  

Sunday was expected to bring heavy rain according to the KNMI. A code yellow warning was issued covering the entire country except the Wadden Sea area due to the stormy weather and heavy rainfall. The high temperatures will remain around 24 degrees at the beginning of the week, but could cool off to between 20 and 22 degrees by Thursday. …

First official storm of 2021 could hit Thursday
3 years, 9 months ago

First official storm of 2021 could hit Thursday

NL Times  

The first official storm of the year may hit the Netherlands on Thursday. Meteorological institute KNMI issued a code yellow warning for strong winds for the entire country. The wind could turn stormy along the coast, with gusts up to 90 kilometers per hour in the western coastal area. The snowstorm in the Netherlands in February was called Darcy, though …

First snowstorm in the Netherlands since 2010
3 years, 10 months ago

First snowstorm in the Netherlands since 2010

NL Times  

Between 11 p.m. and midnight on Saturday, an average wind force of 8 was measured for an hour between Enkhuizen and Lelystad. Before an official snowstorm, a KNMI weather station must measure an average wind force of at least 8 Beaufort for an hour. "The wind will gradually decrease in the night from Sunday to Monday," the weather institute states. …

Snowfall expected later today; Icy roads warning issued
3 years, 10 months ago

Snowfall expected later today; Icy roads warning issued

NL Times  

The Netherlands will get lots of snowfall this weekend, starting later this afternoon and continuing through Sunday. Meteorological institute KNMI expects 10 to 20 centimeters of snow in many places and issued a code yellow warning for icy roads and dangerous driving conditions. Public works department Rijkswaterstaat has 350 snowplows and 1,200 employees at the ready to keep the highways …

First snow storm since 2010 expected this weekend
3 years, 10 months ago

First snow storm since 2010 expected this weekend

NL Times  

The first snowstorm in more than a decade is predicted to hit the Netherlands this weekend. In coastal and river areas, Weer.nl expects snow dunes up to one meter high. Temperatures will drop down to minus eight degrees Celsius next week and can feel even frostier due to the icy winds. The KNMI issued a code yellow warning against icy …

Snow in the Netherlands this weekend
3 years, 11 months ago

Snow in the Netherlands this weekend

NL Times  

Netherlands residents can look forward to a white weekend, with some proper snowfall expected on Saturday. Most places should get at least 1 centimeter of snow, and some may get up to 5 centimeters, according to meteorological institute KNMI. The KNMI issued a code yellow warning for the entire country, starting on Saturday afternoon and stretching into Sunday morning. Friday …

2020 to end with wet snow; 2021 to start with overnight freeze
3 years, 11 months ago

2020 to end with wet snow; 2021 to start with overnight freeze

NL Times  

A moderate mix of rain and sunshine on Wednesday across the Netherlands was expected to bring about wet snow on the last day of the year. Wednesday’s high temperature will range from four degrees Celsius in Limburg up to seven degrees in Noord-Holland, but temperatures could fall below the freezing point overnight causing some roads and bicycle paths to become …

Rainy weather to take a break from tomorrow
4 years, 1 month ago

Rainy weather to take a break from tomorrow

NL Times  

While Wednesday will see showers across the Netherlands, the rainy weather is expected to take a bit of a break in the coming days. The southwesterly wind will be moderate to fairly strong, with strong gusts up to 75 kilometers per hour expected on the coast. Maximums will be around 12 degrees, and the southwest to westerly wind will be …

Netherlands first frosty morning this season measured overnight
4 years, 2 months ago

Netherlands first frosty morning this season measured overnight

NL Times  

A weather station in Enschede early Sunday morning recorded the country’s first below-freezing air temperatures after the end of the 2020 meteorological summer. The mercury dipped to -0.7 degrees Celsius by 2 a.m., a temperature measured about a meter above the ground, according to data recorded by the KNMI at the Military Airbase Twenthe. Subzero ground temperatures were also recorded …

Incredible summer weather ahead for Netherlands this week
4 years, 4 months ago

Incredible summer weather ahead for Netherlands this week

NL Times  

Good news for summer lovers, this week will be full of sunshine and high temperatures, according to Weeronline. After a rainy Monday, the sun will shine fully from Wednesday and thermometers will climb to tropical temperatures later in the week. Temps upwards of 30 will first be reached mainly inland, but on Friday and Saturday there will be tropical weather …

Unleash the Heat: Netherlands Records Hottest April 19th Since 1901
6 years, 8 months ago

Unleash the Heat: Netherlands Records Hottest April 19th Since 1901

NL Times  

The Netherlands has experienced the hottest April 19th on record, with temperatures reaching 24.4 degrees in De Bilt. This surpasses the previous record of 24.3 degrees set in 1988. Additionally, Lelystad holds the title of the hottest place in the Netherlands today, with temperatures reaching 28.5 degrees. The day's record for all weather stations for April 19th is also broken, …

Sunny Dutch Days Ahead: Expecting High Temperatures This Week
6 years, 8 months ago

Sunny Dutch Days Ahead: Expecting High Temperatures This Week

NL Times  

The Netherlands is expected to have a sunny and warm period starting from Tuesday, with temperatures reaching up to 28 degrees Celsius. The highest temperatures are expected on Thursday, with a maximum of 28 degrees Celsius, and will be accompanied by a UV index of 5 or 6, increasing the risk of sunburn.

Extreme Cold Warning in the Netherlands: Snow and Wind Create Coldest February on Record
6 years, 9 months ago

Extreme Cold Warning in the Netherlands: Snow and Wind Create Coldest February on Record

NL Times  

The Netherlands experiences a meteorological spring with extreme cold warning. Low temperatures combined with a strong wind create ambient temperatures below -15 degrees Celsius across the country, with motorists in the north of the country being advised to adjust their driving behavior. Temperatures will climb to between 0 and -3 degrees during the course of the day, but will feel …

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