Seven periods of sleep remain until Christmas Day, and meteorologists have already shared their early forecasts for the day's weather.
To make some potential predictions for December 25, Weatherzone compared three different computer-based weather models.
Ben Domensino, a meteorologist for Weatherzone, cautioned that forecasts made more than seven days in advance should be treated with skepticism.
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It is usually preferable to look at broad weather patterns rather than what to expect at a specific location when looking out for seven to ten days or longer, according to Mr. Domensino, as per Daily Mail.
On Thursday, Weatherzone used two different maps and three forecast models to predict the likelihood of precipitation and the highest temperatures across the nation.
Numerous patterns have emerged, one of which is the forecast for rain along much of the northern and eastern coasts.
On December 25, however, there is some debate regarding where and how much rain will fall.
All models predict rain in the northern tropics, which is typical for this time of year, and heavy rain is possible in the country's center.
In the northwest of Western Australia, two out of three models predict temperatures to be above 40 °C.
With cool weather predicted in southeastern Australia in two models, the weather could be completely different on the other side of the nation.
According to Mr. Domensino, it is currently unlikely that any capital city will reach a temperature of 40°C on December 25; however, some cities may be cooler than usual.
A band of rain and storms will sweep across southeast Australia from Wednesday, 21 to Friday, 23, bringing an end to the current cold spell for southeast states around the middle of next week. Despite this, warm weather will only last a few days, as per abc News.
This system is forecast to arrive before Christmas, which should give the majority of the rain enough time to clear in time for Santa.
While the south-east states have high hopes for a largely dry Christmas, models show a cold front will pass over far south-east Australia on Christmas Day.
Cities in the south, like Melbourne and Hobart, might receive a shower as a result.
As a monsoon develops across tropical Australia, rain is likely to increase for the Kimberley and Top End the following week; however, the cloud cover and maritime winds will at least keep temperatures down for Santa's arrival.
Christmas in Queensland is likely to be warm and muggy, with the possibility of showers and thunderstorms in most areas.
Adelaide should experience a cool southerly, which should keep temperatures a few degrees below normal. Only a very slight chance of a light shower exists.
Although one model, an outlier, currently has a much warmer airmass over Victoria, a relatively cool day in Ballarat is likely. A shower could occur on Christmas Day if that front moves in.
Although one model, an outlier, currently has a much warmer airmass over Victoria, in Bendigo, a mostly sunny day is preferred with temperatures near average for December.
As for Brisbane, Southeast Queensland is likely to experience a day that is largely cloudy, warm, and humid. While showers and thunderstorms are possible, they are more likely to occur over inland areas.
