Swimming in Clearwater in december 2026: Average sea temperature in december and tide times in december 2026

Average sea temperature in Clearwater in december 2026.

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

Minimum: 66°F

Average: 69°F

Maximum: 72°F

Other useful seasonal weather averages in december:

  • Outside temperature: 63°F to 72°F
  • Most common weather: "Clear/Sunny"
  • The wind blows at 10.6mph
  • It rains a total of 1.5in, over 2 day(s).

Should we swim in Clearwater in december?

Yes... and no. The water temperature in Clearwater in december is cool

Swimming in december on the beaches of Clearwater is possible but the sea water is cool. So even though the sea temperature sometimes climbs to 72°F, it can also be as low as 66°F! Note that the average is 69°F.

Note also that in december, the climate is perfect with an average outside temperature of 67°F, 1.5in of precipitation (over 2 days) and 81.96 % humidity.

Water and normal seasonal temperatures in Clearwater in december

December
Average sea temperature 69°F
Minimum sea temperature 66°F
Maximum sea temperature 72°F
Average outside temperature 68°F
Maximum outside temperature 72°F
Minimum outside temperature 65°F
Wind speed 12.4mph
Wind temperature 63°F
Precipitation 1.5in
Number of days of rain 2 jour(s)
(7%)
Humidity 82%
Visibility in kilometers 9.83km
Cloud cover 27%
Our opinion cool swimming

Chart of the tides in december 2026

Tide times in december 2026 in Clearwater

Swim elsewhere in Florida in december

City Average T° Max. T° Our opinion
Miami in december77°F79°Fpleasant swimming
Key West in december75°F77°Fpleasant swimming
St. Augustine in december68°F72°Fcool swimming
Tampa in december69°F73°Fcool swimming
Anna Maria Island in december69°F73°Fcool swimming
Boynton Beach in december77°F79°Fpleasant swimming
Captiva Island in december70°F73°Fpleasant swimming
Cocoa Beach in december74°F77°Fpleasant swimming
Fort Lauderdale in december77°F79°Fpleasant swimming
Fort Pierce in december76°F78°Fpleasant swimming
Fort Walton Beach in december67°F71°Fcool swimming
Jacksonville in december65°F69°Fcool swimming
Key Largo in december77°F79°Fpleasant swimming
New Smyrna Beach in december73°F76°Fpleasant swimming
Sanibel Island in december70°F74°Fpleasant swimming
St Petersburg in december69°F72°Fcool swimming
Vero Beach in december75°F78°Fpleasant swimming
Daytona Beach in december72°F75°Fpleasant swimming
Fernandina Beach in december65°F69°Fcool swimming
Fort Myers in december72°F74°Fpleasant swimming

Swim in Florida in december: sea temperature by city

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