South Florida sees coldest December start in four years as temperatures drop

South Florida is experiencing its coldest start to December since 2019, with Miami's average temperature this week at 68.57 degrees Fahrenheit, about 4 degrees below normal. Cold fronts have brought dry, cool air to the region. Wind chill is making it feel even colder, with values potentially dropping into the 30s west of Lake Okeechobee. The National Weather Service reports that temperatures will remain low, with Wednesday expected to be the coldest day. Temperatures are forecasted to rise by the end of the week, reaching highs of 78 degrees by December 8. Meanwhile, freeze warnings are in effect for northern Florida as temperatures drop below 30 degrees.