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It is officially the warmest July 8 since measurements began in 1901, Weeronline reports. At 3:10 p.m., the temperature in De Bilt rose to 31.9 degrees. The old record was 31.6 degrees, measured in 1959. It is also the hottest day of the year so far. Until Saturday, June 11 was the hottest day, when it was 32.2 degrees in Hoek van Holland.
After the Netherlands experienced one of the worst summer storms ever to hit the country, residents and tourists will experience what could be the hottest day of the year on Saturday. Temperatures are expected to range from 30 degrees Celsius in the northeast, to 35 degrees in Limburg. Although it may be a few degrees cooler at the coast, Dutch meteorological service KNMI predicted a the high to be 32-33 degrees in the central and eastern regions, which could set a new record.
The weather in the Netherlands has been unpredictable recently. After enduring a significant storm on Wednesday, sunny days will return on Friday and Saturday, only to see the return of thunderstorms on Sunday, according to predictions from the national weather institute, KNMI. There is a consistent chance of rain next week.
Following an exceptionally warm June, temperatures have dropped in the past few days, but they are set to climb back to 30 degrees Celsius this weekend. "A coat is sometimes needed now, but by the coming weekend, it will be beach weather again," said Jaco van Wezel from Weeronline.
It was the warmest and sunniest June in the Netherlands since 1901, the national weather institute KNMI reported. In June, De Bilt has never had so many summer days as this year. In the exceedingly sunny and warm month, there were 16 summer days and two tropical days, compared to the typical five summer days and one tropical day in the Netherlands. In addition, the average temperature was 19.3 degrees. On a national average, the sun shone for about 330 hours, while 214 hours of sunshine are normal.