From Subzero to Sunny – A Temperature Turnaround in the Greenstone Region
A Cold Start with a Warm Surprise on the Way
Geraldton and the greater Greenstone region are off to a chilly and cloudy start this Sunday morning, with temperatures sitting at -3.1°C as of 7:16 AM at the Geraldton Airport. With a light southeast wind at 4 km/h and a wind chill of -5°C, it’s definitely a morning for mittens — yes, in May! Humidity is sitting at a heavy 93%, and visibility is down slightly to 16 km due to lingering fog patches. But don’t worry — change is in the air.
The barometric pressure is a steady 102.2 kPa, and skies are expected to clear as the morning progresses. Once the fog lifts, it’ll be full-on sunshine with a high of 15°C this afternoon. With the UV index reaching 7, which is considered high, it’s best to slap on some sunscreen if you’re heading outdoors. It’s a bit of a spring magic trick: subzero start, shorts-worthy finish.
Tonight: Clear and Calm
Clear skies continue into tonight, offering a calm and quiet evening. The temperature will drop to a low of 2°C — just above freezing — but still mild compared to where the day began. Great night for a bonfire or a bit of backyard stargazing.
Monday: Crank Up the Heat!
Monday will feel more like June than May. Sunshine dominates the forecast once again, but this time with some punch — the high rockets up to a toasty 23°C. Winds will kick in from the south at 20 km/h, gusting up to 40, giving the day some extra energy. The UV index remains high at 7, so sun protection is a must for anything more than a coffee run.
The evening stays clear and mild with a low of 6°C, ideal for enjoying every last minute of that spring warmth.
Tuesday: A Change of Mood and Temperature
Tuesday brings back the clouds, along with a 40 percent chance of showers. The high will dip to a cooler 19°C — still very pleasant, but a bit of a comedown from Monday’s early heatwave. The real surprise comes Tuesday night: clouds linger, and the temperature plunges to a frigid low of -4°C. Yes, from 23°C to minus territory in just over 24 hours. Spring, you’re dramatic.
What to Wear
Bundle up this morning — gloves and a warm coat are justified. But by afternoon, you’ll want to peel back the layers and bring out the sunglasses. Monday is shorts-and-t-shirt weather, but keep a jacket handy for Tuesday night’s frost flirtation.
Weather Trivia: Geraldton’s Record-Setting Extremes
On this date, May 4th, Geraldton has seen it all. The record high was 27.1°C in 2001 — not far from what’s forecast for Monday — while the record low plunged to -9.7°C way back in 1974. Today’s wild swing from -3°C to 15°C is actually right on brand for this rollercoaster of a region.
