Mild Afternoon Ahead, But Frigid Nights Stick Around

Stay warm, Geraldton—spring is coming, but winter still has a grip on the nights!

Residents of Geraldton and Greenstone are waking up to a chilly morning at -13.6°C under clear skies. The humidity is at 88%, and with a light west-northwest wind at 4 km/h, it feels like -16°C. The barometric pressure sits at 101.7 kPa, suggesting stable conditions for now. Visibility is good at 16 km, making for a crisp but cold start to the day.

Today’s Forecast: Sunshine Before Clouds Roll In

Despite the frigid morning, today will bring a mix of sunshine and increasing cloudiness by the afternoon. Winds will shift north at 20 km/h by late morning, making the already cold start feel even sharper with a wind chill of -19°C. However, temperatures will climb to a high of +3°C, making for a noticeable improvement by the afternoon. The UV index will be moderate at 3, so a bit of sun protection might be needed if you’re outdoors for long.

Tonight: Clear but Cold Once Again

Skies will clear up again in the evening, but the north wind at 20 km/h will make the temperatures feel much colder. The overnight low is expected to hit -12°C, with a wind chill of -16°C. If you’re heading out, bundle up—frostbite can set in quickly at these temperatures.

Thursday, March 20: A Cold Start but Mostly Sunny

The morning will feel particularly harsh, with temperatures around -18°C with the wind chill. However, skies will remain mainly sunny throughout the day, and winds will stay light, up to 15 km/h. The afternoon will be slightly milder, with a high of 0°C. The UV index will be low at 2.

Thursday night will turn cloudy, bringing a 40% chance of flurries and a low of -10°C.

Looking Ahead: Flurries and Arctic Cold

• Friday, March 21: Expect flurries throughout the day, with a high of -2°C.
• Friday Night: Cloudy with a 40% chance of flurries and a deep freeze setting in—low of -26°C.
• Saturday, March 22: Sunny but frigid, with a high of -7°C.
• Saturday Night: Clear and cold, low -21°C.
• Sunday, March 23: A bit of a warm-up, with sunshine and a high of -1°C.
• Sunday Night: Cloudy periods with a 30% chance of flurries, low -13°C.

What to Wear

This morning, full winter gear is necessary—think heavy coat, gloves, hat, scarf, and insulated boots. The afternoon will be much more comfortable, so dress in layers that can be adjusted as temperatures rise. However, cold nights will persist, so keep that winter coat handy!

Weather Trivia

March can be a fickle month for Geraldton. The warmest March 19 on record saw temperatures soar to 12.6°C in 2012, while the coldest was a bone-chilling -34.8°C in 1965. So while today’s high of +3°C might not seem like much, it could be worse!

Stay warm, Geraldton—spring is coming, but winter still has a grip on the nights!