Most ferocious summer storm in Dutch history
On the 25th of July 2015, the Netherlands had to deal with what has officialy been confirmed the heaviest storm in July since 1901 (when the Netherlands started to make records of storms). As a result many highways were blocked, flights were cancelled, there were lots of delays in the public transport system and of course a lot of damage has been done.
Fortunately we here at the canal haven't been affected much by the extreme weather. In the 'Scheveningse Bos' and several other areas uprooted trees and broken branches can be found all around. A storm like would have been more common in Autumn when all the leaves have already fallen (this way they catch less wind).
Fortunately we here at the canal haven't been affected much by the extreme weather. In the 'Scheveningse Bos' and several other areas uprooted trees and broken branches can be found all around. A storm like would have been more common in Autumn when all the leaves have already fallen (this way they catch less wind).
The weather in general
The Netherlands has a temperate maritime climate influenced by the North Sea and Atlantic Ocean, with cool summers and moderate winters. Daytime temperatures vary from 2°C-6°C in the winter and 17°C-20°C in the summer.
Since the country is small there is little variation in climate from region to region, although the marine influences are less inland. Rainfall is distributed throughout the year with a dryer period from April to September.
Especially in fall and winter strong atlantic low-pressure systems can bring gales and uncomfortable weather. Sometimes easterly winds can cause a more continental type of weather, warm and dry in the summer, but cold and clear in the winter with temperatures sometimes far below zero. The Netherlands is a flat country and has often breezy conditions, although more in the winter than in the summer, and more among the coastal areas than inland.
In case of extreme weather the Dutch Severe Weather Centre keeps you updated on the weather and the most hardazous areas.
Since the country is small there is little variation in climate from region to region, although the marine influences are less inland. Rainfall is distributed throughout the year with a dryer period from April to September.
Especially in fall and winter strong atlantic low-pressure systems can bring gales and uncomfortable weather. Sometimes easterly winds can cause a more continental type of weather, warm and dry in the summer, but cold and clear in the winter with temperatures sometimes far below zero. The Netherlands is a flat country and has often breezy conditions, although more in the winter than in the summer, and more among the coastal areas than inland.
In case of extreme weather the Dutch Severe Weather Centre keeps you updated on the weather and the most hardazous areas.
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