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Record from Aug 17, 2026. Back to current conditions

Amsterdam Aug 17, 2026

Review recorded on Aug 27, 2026, 6:41 PM UTC.

Weather-risk signals · signal engine (Open-Meteo)

A heavy rain day could hit

extreme

A single day could bring around 16.3mm of rain on 2026-08-22 — above the local heavy-rain reference for this time of year (around 8.4mm in a day). Construction, drainage, and outdoor events should review schedules.

Reading evidence

Valid until Aug 22, 2026, 12:01 PM UTC.

Source: Open-Meteo.

Samples: 150.

outdoor events · drainage operators · agriculture · street vendors

A cold stretch is on the way

high

8 days in a row could stay below 15°C, starting 2026-08-20. Longer than this region usually sees at this time of year. Crops in flowering, livestock, and rooftop venues may be exposed.

Reading evidence

Valid until Aug 20, 2026, 12:01 PM UTC.

Source: Open-Meteo.

crop growers · outdoor hospitality

Rainfall is trending above the usual

high

Around 14.9mm of rain may fall in the next 48 hours — above the 1.2mm typical for this period. Field access, drying, and outdoor logistics may be affected.

Reading evidence

Valid until Aug 19, 2026, 12:01 PM UTC.

Source: Open-Meteo.

Historical reference window: 10 requested years.

Historical reference window: ±7 calendar days.

Samples: 149.

farmers · tourism · logistics · street vendors

Recorded daily weather · Open-Meteo

Rain 5.7 mmMax 21.5 °CMin 16.2 °CGusts 27.7 km/h

Comparison unavailable for this edition.

What people were seeing · community field reports

No field observations were posted for this place on Aug 17, 2026.