As the COP29 climate summit kicks off, the role of fossil fuels in the global energy mix is about to reach its peak. The striking
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On this page you find articles I have written. I mainly write articles about the weather and climate.
In Finland, ‘hot days’ – also translating to ‘heatwave days’ – are days during which the temperature rises above 25°C. This year, a record number
After a record-shattering August, Longyearbyen (Svalbard) measures its warmest summer on record for the 3rd (!) consequecutive year. Moreover, with an average summer temperature of
The Hellmann number (H) is a cold index mainly used in The Netherlands and Germany. It is a measure of the cold occurring during the
2023 began in a way that perfectly foreshadowed the rest of the year. On the very first temperature measurement of the year, the Netherlands recorded
The 12 and 13th of December 2022 were two very extreme weather days in Helsinki. The first day a true blizzard, with wind gusts over
Sea-effect or lake-effect snow refers to convective snowfall which arises when a very cold air mass moves over a relatively warm water surface. This type
Cities and landscapes blanketed in a white layer: snowy scenes give Christmas extra charm. But how often does this perfect wintry Christmas scenario happen in
For many, the magical feeling of Christmas is not complete without a blanket of snow. But how common is a snowy Christmas in Europe? In
Welcome to this Longyearbyen climate guide! As the capital of Svalbard, Longyearbyen experiences a tundra climate that is influenced by various geographical factors, making the