Geraldton Greenstone Faces a Wintry Mix for Christmas Week
This morning, Geraldton Greenstone residents wake up to a cloudy sky with a brisk -11°C temperature as recorded at the Geraldton Airport. Humidity is at 91%, and a southwest wind at 11 km/h makes it feel like a bone-chilling -17°C. With a pressure of 102.8 kPa, the weather is stable for now, but snowflakes may soon make an appearance.
Tuesday: A Cloudy Day with Chilly Flurries
Expect mainly cloudy skies today, with a 30% chance of light flurries adding a festive touch. Winds will pick up slightly to 15 km/h, with the temperature dipping to -16°C this morning before rising in the afternoon. The wind chill will feel as cold as -22°C early on but will ease to a more tolerable -9°C later in the day. The UV index remains low at 1, making it a subdued but cold winter day.
Bundle up in layers and keep gloves handy—this isn’t weather to mess with!
Tonight: Cloudy Skies with Snowy Hints
As night falls, the clouds stick around, bringing a 40% chance of flurries and a risk of freezing drizzle overnight. Winds will shift, becoming light after midnight, with the temperature holding steady at -6°C. The wind chill will hover around -13°C, so it’s a perfect night for staying indoors by the fireplace.
Christmas Day: Cloudy, with a Hint of Warmth
Christmas morning will be cloudy with a 30% chance of flurries lingering through early afternoon. There’s also a risk of freezing drizzle, so roads and sidewalks could get slippery. Winds will pick up from the southwest at 20 km/h, and the high will climb to a surprising 0°C. Morning wind chills of -13°C will ease as the day warms up, making it a crisp but manageable holiday.
Nighttime remains cloudy with a low of -3°C, offering a relatively mild end to the day.
Boxing Day and Beyond: A Thaw Begins
Thursday brings a mix of sun and clouds, with highs reaching a balmy 1°C. The warming trend continues Friday, with highs of 3°C under cloudy skies. A chance of rain or snow showers arrives Friday night, as lows stay above freezing at 1°C. This warming spell offers a brief reprieve from the deep cold but comes with slippery conditions.
Geraldton Greenstone’s Historic Weather Trivia
On December 24, Geraldton’s record high was a remarkable 6.1°C in 1994, while the coldest on record plummeted to -37.2°C in 1983. Today’s temperatures sit comfortably in the middle, making it a winter wonderland without the extreme chills of the past.
