As Miami wraps up its Christmas Day, residents and visitors in South Florida enjoyed a mostly sunny sky with temperatures peaking near 79 degrees. While a light north wind became northeast in the afternoon, a subtle chill didn't deter the holiday spirit, hanging onto a 20 percent chance of showers, according to a detailed forecast from the National Weather Service.
Those hoping for a white Christmas were out of luck, but comfortable humidity and mild temperatures in the lower 80s made for a pleasant alternative. Keeping the festivities uninterrupted, the showers remained spotty and were described as "generally low impact" by NBC Miami, keeping with the festive mood.
The forecast for the upcoming weekend continues to look favorable, promising "great" conditions with a continuation of warm temps and very low rain chances. With clear skies ahead, Miami's weather appears to coalesce into a collective sigh of relief as the city winds down the year.
A strong cold front, expected to arrive by Tuesday, might require Miamians to pull out their seldom-used jackets. Forecasters are predicting that it will bring a few showers Tuesday and Wednesday before clearing up. Welcoming the new year under clear skies, the temperature at midnight on New Year's Eve is projected to be a crisp 60 degrees, a welcomed change for those craving a dash of cooler air.
As nightfall descends on Christmas, the temperature hovered around 73 degrees at 9 p.m., encouraging last-minute holiday revelers to comfortably stroll through the festive lights, according to the same NBC Miami report. Looking ahead, the nights following Christmas Day will remain mostly clear with lows around 64 degrees, setting the stage for consistently sunny days.
