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De Bilt Logs First Autumn Frost at −0.1°C as Cold Pattern Sets In

The late timing aligns with a decades-long shift toward later first frosts in the De Bilt record.

Overview

  • The De Bilt weather station confirmed the season’s first official frost on Sunday evening with a low of −0.1°C.
  • Frost was widespread elsewhere, including −0.9°C in Heino and −1.0°C in Volkel, where all Brabant stations reported sub-zero temperatures.
  • This year’s first official frost falls later than the typical long-term timing, which is around 7 November for De Bilt.
  • Recent years also saw late first frosts in De Bilt, recorded on 21 November 2024, 26 November 2023, and 19 November 2022.
  • Period averages show a shift toward later first frosts: 31 October (1971–2000), 3 November (1991–2020), and 7 November (1995–2024), with forecasters expecting a further temperature drop this week.