Sharp cooling brings an end to January’s spring-like weather
Early Friday morning, a strong cold front will arrive from the northwest, bringing an end to the unseasonably warm January weather, reports Időkép.
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The end of the Hungarian Christmas season: Epiphany traditions on January 6
In Hungary, the Christmas season doesn’t officially end on December 25 but stretches into January, culminating with the celebration of Epiphany (Vízkereszt) on January 6. This day, steeped in Christian tradition, marks the visit of the Three Wise Men to the baby Jesus and the baptism of Christ in the Jordan River. It also signals […]
Mild but windy, changeable weather expected this week
Mild but windy, changeable weather is forecast starting Monday, with precipitation arriving in several waves. Daytime highs may approach 15 degrees Celsius on several days, and frost-free nights are expected, but a cooldown is anticipated by the weekend, according to HungaroMet Zrt.’s forecast.
Snowing might occur today
In the southwestern part of Hungary, the weather may remain foggy and cloudy for a longer period of time, here tin drizzle, snow flurries, and snow showers may occur.
The year begins with a spectacular meteor shower
The year kicks off with a spectacular meteor shower as the Quadrantids, one of the most abundant meteor streams, makes its appearance, the Svábhegy Observatory informed MTI.
Hungarian olympic legend Ágnes Keleti passes away at 103
Ágnes Keleti, five-time Olympic gymnastics champion, titled “Athlete of the Nation,” and Hungary’s most decorated female Olympian, passed away early Thursday morning at the age of 103. She was the oldest living Olympic champion and the oldest to have ever won an Olympic gold medal, as reported by Nemzeti Sport.
Foggy, overcast weather marks the end of the year, but sunshine may break through on New Year’s Day
Most of the country will experience overcast and foggy weather as the year ends. On New Year’s Eve, daytime temperatures will hover slightly above 0 degrees Celsius. In the first days of the new year, the clouds will clear in many areas, and the sun will shine, though strong winds are expected, according to the […]
Foggy and overcast weather returns for the weekend
While Friday will still see sunshine in many areas, the weekend will bring more persistent fog that may linger throughout the day in larger regions. Temperatures are expected to drop, with Sunday’s highs hovering around freezing across much of the country, according to the forecast from HungaroMet Nonprofit Zrt.
At the beginning of the week, precipitation is expected in many areas, but clear skies are forecast for Christmas
At the start of the week, snow, sleet, and rain are likely across much of the country. However, by Christmas Day, the skies will clear, and the following days are expected to bring mostly sunny weather with daytime highs ranging from 2 to 8 degrees Celsius. By the weekend, overcast, misty, and locally foggy conditions […]
Dramatic decline in births in Hungary
According to preliminary data, 6,196 children were born in November 2024, and 10,267 people died. Compared to the same period last year, the number of births decreased by 8.4%, the number of deaths by 4.7%, and the number of marriages by 12%, reported the Central Statistical Office (KSH).