Swim in Los Angeles in december 2024What is the temperature of the sea in in december?

Average sea temperature in Los Angeles in december 2024.

In december, according to seasonal norms, the sea temperature in Los Angeles is:

Minimum: 59°F

Average: 61°F

Maximum: 63°F

Other useful seasonal weather averages in december:

  • Outside temperature: 53°F to 67°F
  • Most common weather: "Clear/Sunny"
  • The wind blows at 6.8mph
  • It rains a total of 2.9in, over 3 day(s).

Should we swim in Los Angeles in december?

No... The water temperature in Los Angeles in december is cold

Swimming in Los Angeles in december is possible... with a wetsuit! Indeed, the water is cold at this time of year with an average sea temperature of 61°F (minimum: 59°F - maximum: 63°F).

Note also that in december, the climate is good with an average outside temperature of 60°F, 2.9in of precipitation (over 3 days) and 56.15 % humidity.

Water and normal seasonal temperatures in Los Angeles in december

December
Average sea temperature 61°F
Minimum sea temperature 59°F
Maximum sea temperature 63°F
Average outside temperature 61°F
Maximum outside temperature 67°F
Minimum outside temperature 54°F
Wind speed 8.7mph
Wind temperature 52°F
Precipitation 2.9in
Number of days of rain 3 jour(s)
(8%)
Humidity 57%
Visibility in kilometers 9.66km
Cloud cover 21%
Our opinion cold swimming

Swim elsewhere in California in december

City Average T° Max. T° Our opinion
Big Sur in december56°F58°Ffreezing swimming
Bodega Bay in december54°F57°Ffreezing swimming
Cambria in december58°F60°Ffreezing swimming
Carlsbad in december61°F63°Fcold swimming
Carmel-by-the-Sea in december56°F58°Ffreezing swimming
Channel Islands National Park in december59°F60°Ffreezing swimming
Chula Vista in december61°F63°Fcold swimming
Crescent City in december52°F56°Ffreezing swimming
Encinitas in december61°F63°Fcold swimming
Eureka in december53°F57°Ffreezing swimming
Fort Bragg in december54°F57°Ffreezing swimming
Gaviota in december59°F61°Ffreezing swimming
Golden Gate National Recreation Area in december55°F57°Ffreezing swimming
Gualala in december55°F57°Ffreezing swimming
Half Moon Bay in december55°F57°Ffreezing swimming
Hollywood in december61°F62°Fcold swimming
Huntington Beach in december61°F63°Fcold swimming
Jenner in december54°F57°Ffreezing swimming
Klamath in december52°F56°Ffreezing swimming
Malibu in december60°F61°Fcold swimming

Swim in California in december: sea temperature by city

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