TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – We warmed up impressively today, topping out in the warm mid to upper 70s under sunny skies. Expect a beautiful, clear evening with temperatures turning cool. Overnight the temperatures will sink down into the low 50s.

It’s one of those years where the weather is so nice on Christmas Day we can go to the beach- especially our holiday visitors. We will warm up nicely and should feel great walking on the sand.

The weather should be delightful on Christmas with just a slight chill in the morning. Afternoon highs reach the mid to upper 70s with pleasant humidity and lots of sunshine.

Christmas night will be cool, clear, and comfortable with temperatures sinking down into the upper 50s.

The warming trend continues through the end of the year. Highs make it into the low 80s by the middle of next week. No rain is expected, but the humidity will gradually increase.