Today’s Forecast: Rain and Foggy Skies
Geraldton is off to a damp start, with light rain and a current temperature of 2.0°C. The dew point matches the air temperature, creating 100% humidity, while visibility is reduced to 3 km due to the rain and fog. Winds are coming in gently from the east at 11 km/h, and the pressure is 100.8 kPa, indicating an active weather system.
Periods of rain will develop this morning, with a 60% chance of lingering showers early in the day. Temperatures will remain steady at 3°C throughout the day. Fog patches will persist, making travel conditions less than ideal.
Tonight: Cloudy with Showers and Drizzle
The evening will remain overcast, with a 60% chance of showers or drizzle continuing through midnight. Fog patches will gradually dissipate near midnight as winds shift to the west at 20 km/h. Temperatures will cool slightly, reaching a low of 1°C by morning.
Sunday, December 29: Overcast and Steady
Sunday will bring more overcast skies, with temperatures holding steady near 2°C. The cloud cover will persist into the night, with temperatures dipping to -3°C, marking the beginning of a cooler trend.
Monday, December 30: Cooling Off
Monday will remain cloudy with highs only reaching -2°C. By night, temperatures will drop further to -7°C under continued cloud cover.
Tuesday, December 31: A Chilly New Year’s Eve
New Year’s Eve stays cloudy, with a high of -5°C. The night will bring a 30% chance of flurries as temperatures dip to -10°C.
Wednesday, January 1: A Cold Start to the New Year
The first day of 2025 features a mix of sun and cloud, with a 40% chance of flurries. Highs will peak at -9°C, and by evening, temperatures will fall sharply to -15°C.
Thursday, January 2: Bitter Cold Returns
Thursday’s temperatures will plummet to a daytime high of -14°C with a 30% chance of flurries. Overnight lows will plunge to -20°C, making it the coldest night of the week.
Historical Weather Trivia
On December 28, Geraldton’s warmest recorded temperature was 6.0°C in 1982, while its coldest was a frigid -37.8°C in 1976. With today’s mild 3°C, residents can count themselves lucky compared to past extremes!
Wardrobe Wisdom
Waterproof layers and sturdy footwear are a must for navigating rain and fog today. As temperatures cool in the days ahead, switch to insulated outerwear and add thermal accessories to stay comfortable.
