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For the first time in over a century, it was colder on Ascension Day than on New Year’s Day. That is mainly because it was exceptionally warm in De Bilt at 15.6 degrees on the first day of the year. Although it was sunny in many places on Thursday, the temperature at the central measuring site did not rise above 15.5 degrees, according to Weer.nl. For the time of year, Ascension Day was on the chilly side, albeit not extremely cold. On average, between 1991 and 2020, it was 18 to 18.2 degrees,...

For the tenth winter in a row, the Netherlands had fewer snow days than usual. On average, across the country, it snowed on 13 days this past winter, compared to the usual 20 days, Weer.nl reported. The last time the Netherlands had more snow than usual was in 2013, with 34 snow days nationwide.

Warning of downpours and hail as wettest start to year on record continues

Thursday was the first officially ‘warm’ day of 2023

SimpleImages/Getty Images(LONDON) -- Human-caused climate change led to the record-breaking heat wave that hit Spain, Portugal, Morocco and Algeria last month,

The temperature in De Bilt, Utrecht briefly rose about 20 degrees Celsius on May 4, marking the first officially warm day in the Netherlands in 2023. Official weather conditions for the country are recorded in De Bilt, in the center of the country, where the meteorological office KNMI is located. An "official" warm day is recorded when the temperature rises above 20.0 degrees.

Those planning to attend one of the many Liberation Day festivals on Friday better remember their poncho. Weeronline expects several heavy showers on the day and even thunderstorms inland. “A poncho is, therefore, definitely recommended if you go to a festival,” the weather service said.

First 20C day likely to be in second half of May, forecasters warn

The Netherlands may get its first official warm day on Saturday. Weeronline expects maximums in De Bilt to climb to 20 degrees Celsius on that day. It will be the country's first official warm day in over six months. De Bilt is home to the meteorological institute KNMI. The Utrecht town is considered the meteorological average of the country. For an official warm day, temperatures must top 20 degrees in De Bilt. According to Weeronline, that may happen on Saturday.

The Netherlands still has to wait for the first really warm days. So far, warm spring weather has been scarce, and according to Weeronline, it seems to stay that way for the time being. The forecast shows that the chance of temperatures above 20 degrees is very low, and from mid-May the probability of showers increases again. So far, there have only been warm days regionally, but most of the country is still waiting for the first official warm day of the year with more than 20 degrees in De Bilt...