This winter will be unusually cold in Hungary

Some of us wish winter was as cold as it can get with lots of snow, while some of us want to get over it as soon as possible. According to forecast, this winter in Hungary will benefit those who fall into the former category. Read on to find out what to expect this coming months.

According to the Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts, this winter will not only be colder than average, but there will also be less wind and precipitation. Unfortunately, this could give a further boost to energy prices.

According to the intergovernmental organisation, less rainfall and wind than usual is expected. This could make not only gas but also electricity more expensive. We can expect to have to heat Hungary more in winter, too, RTL meteorologist Tamás Allaga said, as we can read in the article of napi.hu.

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We are not used to such cold weather

Recent winters have been warmer than average. Last year was the 12th mildest winter in Hungary since 1901. The average temperatures were 1.7 °Celsius above average. A year earlier, the Meteorological Service recorded even warmer temperatures. This year, however, it will not only be colder, but there will also be less wind and precipitation.

“Major cold snaps may be followed by transitional spring periods. Cold snaps are characterised by lows of -5 to -10 °Celsius and highs of zero °Celsius,” said Allaga. The colder weather could make gas more expensive and the less wind and precipitation can make electricity cost more.