The National Weather Service in Tampa, Florida, reported an overcast Christmas morning with temperatures hovering around 55 degrees Fahrenheit and a humidity level at 93%. The wind was variable at 5 mph with a barometric pressure of 30.18 inches. Visibility stood clear at 10 miles, despite the dewpoint being a cool 53 degrees Fahrenheit, creating a slight wind chill that felt more like 54 degrees to exposed skin, as detailed by NWS.
As the holiday unfolds, residents and visitors can expect the mostly cloudy skies to persist, with the temperature expected to climb to a comfortable high near 74 degrees, carried by an east northeast wind traveling at a gentle 6 mph. However, experiencing this mild warmth, a 20 percent chance of showers will arrive past the midnight hour, the forecast suggests, along with increased cloud cover and an overnight low around 59 degrees.
According to the National Weather Service, Thursday's forecast again shows a slim chance for precipitation with a slight 20% chance of showers between the early hours of 7 am and stretching into the early afternoon. The sun is expected to break through, pushing temperatures to a pleasant high near 78 degrees, accompanied by a light east northeast wind around 7 mph.
As the week draws to a close, the weather pattern will reportedly shift subtly, bringing partly sunny skies on Friday with highs approaching the 80-degree mark. The mostly cloudy conditions will follow residents into the night, with lows predicted at around 63 degrees, and the wind maintaining its eastern persuasion at 6 mph.
Moving into the weekend, Saturday holds a 20 percent chance of showers post-1 pm, despite the promise of mostly sunny skies. Temperatures are expected to peak near 80 degrees, with an east-southeast wind blowing at a mild 6 to 9 mph. The evening may bring in a slightly higher 30 percent chance of rain before the early hours of the morning, as the low settles around 65 degrees.
Next week, starting Sunday, Tampa residents can expect a fluctuating weather pattern. During daylight hours, partly sunny conditions will prevail, with a high near 78 degrees, and a southeast wind shifting west in the afternoon at 5 to 8 mph. This wind shift will bring about a 30 percent possibility of showers, mainly after 1 pm. Similar shower chances dip to 20 percent on Sunday night, with skies clearing up somewhat and lows dropping to around 62 degrees.
Heading into the last days of December, the weather in Tampa looks to usher in steady, mostly sunny conditions. Monday is set to enjoy sunshine with highs reaching around 76 degrees, while the night promises a mild drop to around 59 degrees. The following Tuesday is expected to be abuzz with unfiltered sunlight, offering highs near 77 degrees to close out the month.
