Netherlands sets new warm weather record for Oct. 28; Weekend could set new record highs
2 years, 5 months ago

Netherlands sets new warm weather record for Oct. 28; Weekend could set new record highs

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Friday was the warmest October 28 ever measured in the Netherlands. The old national record stood at 22.5 degrees and was measured in 2005, also at the Maastricht weather station. The temperature in De Bilt reached 19.8 degrees at 12:50 p.m., breaking the previous official record of 19.4 degrees also set in 2005. Many other areas also saw temperatures between 20 and 23 degrees, At the time the official and local weather records were broken, the temperature was still rising. So far, the latest summer-weather day in any year took place in 1937 when the thermometer hit 25.2 degrees in Maastricht on October 27.

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Sunshine and temps up to 22° today; Showers this weekend, cooler weather next week
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1 week, 2 days ago

Sunshine and temps up to 22° today; Showers this weekend, cooler weather next week

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Friday will be wonderfully sunny and warm in the Netherlands, with maximums climbing to 22 degrees in the south. The weather will see more cloud cover and showers, marking the switch to cooler weather next week, according to the meteorological institute KNMI. Maximums will climb to around 16 degrees, with a moderate easterly wind that could be quite strong along …

Today marks first official warm day of the year as temperatures hit 20°
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1 week, 2 days ago

Today marks first official warm day of the year as temperatures hit 20°

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Friday was officially the first warm day of the year in the Netherlands. The last official warm day, which was also 20 degrees celsius in De Bilt, came on October 17 of last year. The latest date of the first warm day of the year came in 1983. It took until the last day of May for the country to …

From nearly freezing last night to 20°C today; Even warmer temps tomorrow
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1 week, 3 days ago

From nearly freezing last night to 20°C today; Even warmer temps tomorrow

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After a night with near-freezing minimums, Netherlands residents can look forward to a wonderfully warm day on Thursday. After the weekend, the temperatures will gradually drop back toward typical for the time of year - around 11 degrees in the afternoon, according to the KNMI. Thursday will be a mix of sunny spells and cloud cover, with no rain expected …

Warm, sun-filled days ahead for Netherlands this week; Temps could top 18°C on Thursday
1 week, 6 days ago

Warm, sun-filled days ahead for Netherlands this week; Temps could top 18°C on Thursday

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The Netherlands is in for wonderful spring weather this week. On Monday morning, a few cloud fields will move across the country from north to south, but the sun will soon dominate the weather picture nationwide. Maximums will climb to between 8 degrees in the northeast and 11 degrees locally in the south, with a moderate easterly wind. “That is …

Deelen records first locally warm day of the year amid rising early heat trends
3 weeks ago

Deelen records first locally warm day of the year amid rising early heat trends

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The Netherlands recorded its first locally warm day of the year on Saturday as temperatures in Deelen reached 20 degrees by 3 p.m. In 2024, the first official warm day was recorded on April 6 in De Bilt, where the temperature reached 24.1 degrees, while a national high of 25.7 degrees was recorded elsewhere. One of the earliest warm days …

Historic warmth hits Netherlands: March 8 sets new heat records nationwide
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Historic warmth hits Netherlands: March 8 sets new heat records nationwide

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The Netherlands recorded its warmest March 8 ever. At 11:20 a.m. on Saturday, the temperature in De Bilt, where the Dutch meteorological institute KNMI is based, reached 16.5 degrees Celsius, officially breaking the previous March 8 record of 16.0 degrees set in 2014, weeronline reports. At 12:40 p.m., the temperature in Hupsel rose to 19.0 degrees, surpassing the previous nationwide …

Netherlands to see weather rise from -2°C overnight to 19°C by the weekend
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Netherlands to see weather rise from -2°C overnight to 19°C by the weekend

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The Netherlands is set for a dramatic temperature swing this week, with nighttime lows of -2 degrees giving way to near summer-like conditions by the weekend. The warming trend begins Tuesday, with mostly clear skies and daytime highs ranging from 7 degrees on the Waddeneilanden to 12 degrees in the south. Areas exposed to wind from the water, including Friesland …

Sunny skies and spring temperatures expected across the Netherlands this week
4 weeks ago

Sunny skies and spring temperatures expected across the Netherlands this week

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The Netherlands is set to experience a week of sunny and dry weather, with temperatures rising to spring-like levels, according to meteorological reports from weeronline. Night and early morning temperatures are expected to be slightly below freezing, leading to frost and potential fog formation. Nighttime temperatures may still hover around freezing on Wednesday and Thursday, but are projected to rise …

This winter in Netherlands was dry, gloomy, and milder than typical
1 month ago

This winter in Netherlands was dry, gloomy, and milder than typical

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The winter of 2024-2025 in the Netherlands was warmer and drier than usual, with fewer frost days and a record-breaking warm day in February. According to the Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute, the average winter temperature in De Bilt was 4.5 degrees, slightly above the normal 4.2 degrees. The highest recorded temperature occurred on February 21, when Woensdrecht reached 19.3 degrees, …

Record heat as the Netherlands marks 28 years without an Elfstedentocht
1 month, 1 week ago

Record heat as the Netherlands marks 28 years without an Elfstedentocht

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The Netherlands has now gone 28 consecutive winters without an Elfstedentocht, extending the longest drought in the event’s history. Meanwhile, an unseasonably warm February day shattered temperature records, raising further concerns about the impact of climate change on the country’s winter traditions. “We are now at 28 winters without a race, and there’s no indication that will change soon,” meteorologists …

Spring breaks out after cold snap as temperatures hit 18 degrees
1 month, 1 week ago

Spring breaks out after cold snap as temperatures hit 18 degrees

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Temperatures in the Netherlands will climb to between 15 to 18 degrees on Friday, ending the cold snap of recent weeks. Only along the IJsselmeer and in the Wadden Islands will temperatures remain around 10 degrees due to the relatively cold seawater. But for the rest of the country, and especially in the south where temperatures are expected to hit …

Temps up to 18°C today ring in spring-like weekend; Back to late winter next week
1 month, 1 week ago

Temps up to 18°C today ring in spring-like weekend; Back to late winter next week

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The Netherlands is in for a spring-like weekend, starting with maximums of around 15 to 18 degrees on Friday. The afternoon will see temperatures climb to 15 degrees in the north and west and up to 18 degrees in some places in Limburg and Noord-Brabant. The Wadden Islands will have a much less pleasant day, with maximums around 10 degrees. …

Temps set to rise from -5°C overnight to 17°C by Friday afternoon
1 month, 1 week ago

Temps set to rise from -5°C overnight to 17°C by Friday afternoon

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A significant shift in weather is set to take place in the Netherlands, with temperatures soaring from below freezing to a mild spring warmth within just a few days. Temperatures in the Netherlands dipped to freezing levels on Tuesday night, with some areas experiencing a "feels-like" temperature as low as -13 degrees. By Friday, however, the weather will turn dramatically …

Netherlands faces sharp weather shift from winter cold to spring warmth
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Netherlands faces sharp weather shift from winter cold to spring warmth

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The Netherlands will experience a dramatic weather shift in the coming weeks, transitioning from freezing temperatures to unseasonably warm conditions, according to meteorological service Weeronline. The current cold spell has brought widespread frost, with daytime temperatures barely above freezing and nighttime lows dropping significantly in clear areas. By next week, a shift in wind direction to the southwest will bring …

Six nights below freezing forecast for the Netherlands
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Six nights below freezing forecast for the Netherlands

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The Netherlands is in for some cold weather in the coming week. The meteorological institute KNMI forecasts six nights of minimums dipping to freezing or below, starting tomorrow night. Temperatures are around 4 degrees, but the moderate to fairly strong easterly wind will make it feel colder. The day will be less windy, with a weak to moderate east-to-southeasterly wind, …

Milder winter weather expected in the Netherlands this week
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Milder winter weather expected in the Netherlands this week

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The Netherlands is experiencing a brief period of milder weather after a cold weekend, with temperatures expected to rise slightly in the coming days. A mix of sunshine and cooler temperatures will dominate much of the week, with the possibility of some light rain midweek, according to weeronline. Starting on Tuesday, there will be a shift in weather as winds …

Dutch enjoy early spring but rising sea level looms: KNMI report
2 months ago

Dutch enjoy early spring but rising sea level looms: KNMI report

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Temperatures in the Netherlands have risen by twice as much as in the rest of the world, weather bureau KNMI says in its annual state-of-the-climate report. Last year marked the hottest year worldwide with a rise in average temperature of over 1.5° compared with the pre-industrial era, a figure that was deemed critical according to the Paris Climate Agreement. Since …

First fully sub-zero "ice day" recorded in over two years in the Netherlands
2 months, 1 week ago

First fully sub-zero "ice day" recorded in over two years in the Netherlands

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After an unprecedented 762 days without an "ice day," meteorologists in the Netherlands recorded the first such event on Saturday. The last official ice day occurred on December 17, 2022, in De Bilt, which is also home to Dutch meteorological institute KNMI. "We not only see fewer ice days, but they are also less cold," stated the KNMI. Despite the …

Frosty days increasingly rare, setting new weather record
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Frosty days increasingly rare, setting new weather record

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Despite the overnight frosts of the past few days, and the snow in the south of the Netherlands, there has been no 24-hour period of sub zero temperatures at the De Bilt weather station for 756 days – and that means a new weather record. “Ice days” are becoming increasingly rare in the Netherlands as average temperatures rise, and 2024 …

2024: record heat, rain, and storms in the Netherlands
3 months ago

2024: record heat, rain, and storms in the Netherlands

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The year 2024 in the Netherlands set records for heat, rainfall, and storms, according to weeronline. With an average annual temperature of 11.8 degrees, 2024 tied with 2023 as the warmest year ever recorded in the country. Both the average maximum temperature of 15.7 degrees and the average minimum temperature of 7.7 degrees were significantly higher than usual, with the …

2024 likely to tie record for warmest year in the Netherlands
3 months, 1 week 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, …

Mild weather to persist with occasional rain across the Netherlands
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Mild weather to persist with occasional rain across the Netherlands

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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 …

Low temperatures with wet and windy conditions are expected this week
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Low temperatures with wet and windy conditions are expected this week

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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 …

Sunday was warmest ever November 24, and a mild winter is ahead
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4 months ago

Sunday was warmest ever November 24, and a mild winter is ahead

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November 24 will go down in the history books as the warmest on record, with the temperature reaching 14.7° at the De Bilt weather station near Hilversum, where official records are set. The temperature is also set to remain between 13° and 16° on Monday, double the average temperature at the end of November, but it well below the 17.2° …

Officially warmest November 24 ever measured in the Netherlands
4 months ago

Officially warmest November 24 ever measured in the Netherlands

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This Sunday is officially the warmest November 24 ever recorded in the Netherlands, Weeronline reports. At the De Bilt weather station, 14.7 degrees were measured around midday, putting the old record from 1980 out of the books. The highest temperature ever recorded in the Netherlands was 16.3 degrees on November 24. If the mercury rises above this mark at a …

September 1 breaks yet another warm weather record
6 months, 4 weeks ago

September 1 breaks yet another warm weather record

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September 1, 2024 is the warmest on record, with the temperature reaching 31.5° in Maastricht by 4 pm. The previous top temperature dates from 1926 and was also set in Maastricht, weather bureau Weeronline said. The temperature also reached a record 28.5° at the De Bilt weather station near Utrecht where official meteorological records are set. Sunday is the sixth …

September 1 breaks yet another warm weather record
6 months, 4 weeks ago

September 1 breaks yet another warm weather record

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September 1, 2024 is the warmest on record, with the temperature reaching 31.5° in Maastricht by 4 pm. The previous top temperature dates from 1926 and was also set in Maastricht, weather bureau Weeronline said. The temperature also reached a record 28.5° at the De Bilt weather station near Utrecht where official meteorological records are set. Sunday is the sixth …

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

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

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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
8 months, 4 weeks ago

First half of 2024 was exceptionally warm with record rainfall

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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 …

Temps to rise to 18°C on Thursday before cooling off a bit
1 year ago

Temps to rise to 18°C on Thursday before cooling off a bit

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Netherlands residents can look forward to a brief reprieve from the current gray and cooler weather. Thursday will be a beautiful spring day with maximums up to 18 degrees Celsius and lots of room for sunshine, according to the KNMI. “This afternoon will be a little better in a few places, and the sun will break through.” But more showers …

Sunny weekend expected in the Netherlands, Cooler weather next week
1 year ago

Sunny weekend expected in the Netherlands, Cooler weather next week

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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 …

Second warmest Christmas period in the Netherlands since recordkeeping began
1 year, 3 months ago

Second warmest Christmas period in the Netherlands since recordkeeping began

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The temperature in De Bilt, Utrecht reached 11.3 degrees Celsius on Tuesday, tied for the sixth warmest Boxing Day on record. As a result, the two-day Christmas period was the second warmest since recordkeeping began in 1901. The weather peaked at 12.5 degrees on Christmas Day, making the two-day average high temperature 11.9 degrees. That was well short of the …

A chilly weekend ahead, with sleet and night frosts next week
1 year, 4 months ago

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

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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, 4 months ago

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

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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 …

Saturday first day below 15 degrees since May 17; ends record warm day streak
1 year, 5 months ago

Saturday first day below 15 degrees since May 17; ends record warm day streak

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The temperature in De Bilt remained below 15 degrees on Saturday for the first time since May 17, Weeronline reported. The last time the temperature in De Bilt did not reach 15 degrees this year was on May 17. On average, the temperature in De Bilt falls below 15 degrees for the first time around September 20. The first ten …

September second warmest ever recorded with 17.5°C average temperature
1 year, 5 months ago

September second warmest ever recorded with 17.5°C average temperature

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September this year was nearly the warmest ever recorded with an average temperature of 17.5 degrees Celsius, the Dutch meteorological institute KNMI reported on Monday. The Netherlands experienced an extremely hot start to September, breaking heat records for six days in a row starting from September 6. The highest temperature of the month, 32.2 degrees, was recorded on September 10 …

Dutch heat record broken for third day in a row; warm and sunny weekend ahead
1 year, 6 months ago

Dutch heat record broken for third day in a row; warm and sunny weekend ahead

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The Netherlands broke the warm weather record for the third day in a row on September 8. As of 3:30 p.m. on Friday, the official temperature in De Bilt, Utrecht, was 29.8 degrees, according to the weather station at the headquarters of the Dutch meteorological institute, KNMI. The temperature in De Bilt peaked at 29.6 degrees on Wednesday, shattering a …

Warmest ever September 7, but smog warning in much of the Netherlands
1 year, 6 months ago

Warmest ever September 7, but smog warning in much of the Netherlands

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The Netherlands broke the warm weather record for the second day in a row, with the official temperature in De Bilt, Utrecht breaching 27.1 degrees at about 12:40 p.m., according to the weather station at the headquarters of the Dutch meteorological institute, KNMI. The Netherlands is in for more warm weather this weekend, with maximums remaining around 30 degrees Celsius …

Warmest September 6 on record with more heat yet to come
1 year, 6 months ago

Warmest September 6 on record with more heat yet to come

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Wednesday, September 6, has officially been recorded as the warmest September 6 ever measured in the Netherlands since temperature measurements started in 1901. According to the KNMI, the temperature reached 28.3 degrees at 2:20 p.m. in De Bilt, Utrecht, in the center of the country where the meteorological office is situated. This surpasses the previous record set on September 6, …

Warning issued for strong winds along the Dutch coast on Sunday
1 year, 8 months ago

Warning issued for strong winds along the Dutch coast on Sunday

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Early Sunday morning will be marked by heavy wind gusts of 75 to 90 kilometers per hour in some parts of the Netherlands, said the KNMI, the Dutch national meteorological service. Saturday should see temperatures climb from about 18 degrees Celsius overnight to 22 degrees along the coast, 24 degrees in Groningen, and 25 degrees in the east and south. …

Temps to climb as high as 32°C on Monday; New drought record likely
1 year, 9 months ago

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

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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 …

Summer is coming: Thermometers could hit 30 degrees Celsius this weekend
1 year, 9 months ago

Summer is coming: Thermometers could hit 30 degrees Celsius this weekend

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The Netherlands is in for some nice and sunny weather this week, according to the KNMI. Thermometers could hit 30 degrees Celsius in some places on Saturday and Sunday. Maximums will range between 14 degrees in the northern coastal areas and 25 degrees in the southeast, with a moderate to strong northeasterly wind. For the rest of the week, the …

First official storm of the year: Wind peaked at 107 km/h
2 years ago

First official storm of the year: Wind peaked at 107 km/h

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The first official storm in over a year hit the Netherlands on Monday, bringing peak gusts of wind that reached 107 kilometers per hour. To be considered a storm, the average windspeed of a minimum of 75 km/h must persist for at least an hour, at one or more weather stations operated by the KNMI, the country's national meteorological office. …

New record: With 15,4 degrees the hottest New Year's in the Netherlands
2 years, 2 months ago

New record: With 15,4 degrees the hottest New Year's in the Netherlands

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It has never been so warm on New Year's Eve anywhere in the country as it was this year in Ell in Limburg. Meanwhile, the maximum temperature has already exceeded 15.1 degrees in several places in the southeast, Weeronline reported at 07:00 a.m. New Year's Day will likely be exceptionally mild again, making it the warmest Jan. 1 ever recorded. …

Netherlands to record its first official “ice day” this winter today
2 years, 3 months ago

Netherlands to record its first official “ice day” this winter today

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The weather in De Bilt, Utrecht, did not rise higher than -1.4 degrees Celsius on Tuesday afternoon, making it the very first official “ice day” of this winter. The last time there was an official ice day was on 13 February last year, when the temperature did not get warmer than -0.6 degrees at the main station. In the past …

Temps set to get colder, falling as low as -6 degrees; Snow harder to predict
2 years, 3 months ago

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

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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, 4 months ago

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

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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 set sunniest year on record this week
2 years, 4 months ago

Netherlands to set sunniest year on record this week

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The Netherlands will likely set a national record this week for the most hours of sunshine in a single calendar year. Where the Netherlands would normally enjoy 141 hours of sunshine in March, that figure rose to 245 hours this year. The sunniest spot in the Netherlands this year is Den Helder, where the weather station recorded 2,250 hours of …

Netherlands to remain warmer than average, but warnings for fog, strong winds issued
2 years, 4 months ago

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

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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 …

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