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On this page you find articles I have written. I mainly write articles about the weather and climate.

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Change in snow cover probability on Christmas Eve Europe - Changing White Christmas Europe.
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Chances of a White Christmas in Europe: Declining Snow Cover Trends on Christmas Eve

November 23, 2023August 3, 2024 Daan

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

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Climate Longyearbyen, Svalbard – What is the Typical Weather Like

November 11, 2023August 3, 2024 Daan

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

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Svalbard’s warmest summer on record: Shattering Records in the Arctic Archipelago

August 31, 2023August 26, 2024 Daan

For the 2nd consecutive year, Svalbard measured its warmest summer on record. The summer concluded with an average temperature of 7.8°C at Svalbard Airport in

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Climate Figure of the Day, September ’23

August 31, 2023October 9, 2023 Daan

Welcome to the 2nd edition of our “Climate Figure of the Day” series! Every day, I’ll be sharing a climate or climate change related figure.

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The Climate of Yellowknife, Northwest Territories: What is the Typical Weather Like?

July 1, 2023August 3, 2024 Daan

Welcome to the Yellowknife climate guide! Being the capital of the Northwest Territories in Canada, Yellowknife is known for its subarctic climate, marked by very

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Imminent Global Average Temperature Record: El Niño & Rising Sea Temperatures Fuel Heat Spike
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Imminent Global Average Temperature Record: El Niño & Rising Sea Temperatures Fuel Potential Heat Spike

April 27, 2023December 21, 2024 Daan

The global annual average temperature is set to reach a new record high soon, influenced by quickly rising ocean surface temperatures and the start of

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The Climate of Cambridge Bay (Iqaluktuuttiaq), Nunavut: What is the Typical Weather Like?

April 15, 2023November 2, 2024 Daan

Welcome to this Cambridge Bay climate guide! Located in Nunavut, Canada, Cambridge Bay (also known as Iqaluktuuttiaq) is the largest settlement on Victoria Island. The

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The Climate of Helsinki: What is the Typical Weather Like?

April 1, 2023August 3, 2024 Daan

Welcome to this Helsinki climate guide! As the capital of Finland, Helsinki features a climate characterized by cold winters and mild summers. In this article,

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Coldest start of December in Helsinki since 1937

December 3, 2022December 12, 2023 Daan

After a (for my standards) cold fall and a very cold end of November, the winter stepped up its game in the beginning of December

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Temperature graph: November 2021 ended very cold in Helsinki.
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Very Cold End of November in Helsinki

October 3, 2022October 3, 2022 Daan

The winter of 2021/2022 started early in Helsinki and Finland in general. On the 25th of November, the temperature dropped below 0 and it stayed

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  1. Bernd on Surrounded by Idiots – Book ReviewFebruary 23, 2025

    Exactly my thoughts. Even more so, I think these kinds of books are very dangerous. Many people won't be critical,…

  2. Daan on Chances of a White Christmas in Europe: Declining Snow Cover Trends on Christmas EveDecember 14, 2023

    Thanks - I hope so too!

  3. Daan on Chances of a White Christmas in Europe: Declining Snow Cover Trends on Christmas EveDecember 14, 2023

    Bedankt Pascal! :)

  4. Lena on Chances of a White Christmas in Europe: Declining Snow Cover Trends on Christmas EveDecember 14, 2023

    Interesting article but I hope nature surprises us and that we get a white Christmas in southern Sweden after all!

  5. Pascal on Chances of a White Christmas in Europe: Declining Snow Cover Trends on Christmas EveNovember 30, 2023

    Beste Daan, weer een goed en interessant artikel geschreven.

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