Current Conditions in Geraldton
The day begins with cloudy skies and a mild temperature of 1.9°C. Humidity is high at 96%, giving the air a damp feel, while a south-southwest wind at 11 km/h keeps it brisk. Visibility stands at 16 km, and the barometric pressure is steady at 101.6 kPa, hinting at little change in overall conditions for now.
Today’s Forecast: Fog and Drizzle
Expect periods of drizzle throughout the day, with lingering fog patches dissipating by mid-morning. The high will reach a balmy +4°C, making it feel more like early spring than the dead of winter. A light jacket and waterproof shoes should suffice to keep you dry.
Tonight: Wet Weather Persists
Drizzle will give way to periods of rain before morning, with the temperature holding steady at +2°C. The combination of damp air and mild temperatures will create a typical wet winter evening.
Weekend Outlook: Rain, Snow, and Flurries
Saturday, December 28: A Mixed Bag
Saturday will see periods of rain or snow, with the temperature steady near +3°C. As night falls, this mix continues, with a low dropping to 0°C. Conditions will vary depending on elevation and time of day, so prepare for wet or slushy roads if you’re traveling.
Sunday, December 29: Flurries Return
Sunday will be cloudy, with a 60% chance of flurries throughout the day. The high will hover near 0°C, making it feel more like winter. Overnight, the temperature will dip to -5°C, and the chance of flurries drops slightly to 30%.
Looking Ahead: Cooling Off
As we head into the new week, temperatures take a nosedive. Monday sees a high of -3°C with cloudy skies and scattered flurries, while Tuesday brings even chillier conditions with a high of -6°C and a low of -11°C by night.
Weather Trivia
Did you know that Geraldton’s record high for December 27 was a remarkable +6.5°C in 2003, while the record low was a bone-chilling -43.5°C in 1933? This year’s mild drizzle feels almost tropical by comparison!
