Swimming in the United States (USA) in december 2024 Sea temperature by city in december
Do you want to go to the beach in the United States (USA) in december 2024? Is it the right month to go for pleasant temperatures and staying in the water for a long time? The answer is on this page with the sea temperatures in december in the United States (USA) by city and our opinion on the chances of enjoying pleasant sea conditions.
Sea temperature in the United States (USA) in december 2024
Here, find the average sea temperature in the United States (USA) in december in several coastal cities.
California
Washington D. C.
53°F
min: 48°F / max: 56°F
details about the sea temperature in Washington D. C. in decemberBoston
Hawaii (Honolulu)
78°F
min: 76°F / max: 80°F
details about the sea temperature in Hawaii (Honolulu) in decemberMiami (Florida)
77°F
min: 75°F / max: 79°F
details about the sea temperature in Miami (Florida) in decemberNew York City
47°F
min: 43°F / max: 53°F
details about the sea temperature in New York City in decemberSeattle
Houston
Long Beach (Washington)
50°F
min: 47°F / max: 53°F
details about the sea temperature in Long Beach (Washington) in decemberMyrtle Beach
62°F
min: 58°F / max: 67°F
details about the sea temperature in Myrtle Beach in decemberPhiladelphia
48°F
min: 43°F / max: 53°F
details about the sea temperature in Philadelphia in decemberPortland
Atlantic City
49°F
min: 43°F / max: 55°F
details about the sea temperature in Atlantic City in decemberBaltimore
Bar Harbor (Maine)
46°F
min: 43°F / max: 50°F
details about the sea temperature in Bar Harbor (Maine) in decemberBrooklyn
Cape Cod National Seashore
47°F
min: 42°F / max: 51°F
details about the sea temperature in Cape Cod National Seashore in decemberCarolina Beach
63°F
min: 58°F / max: 68°F
details about the sea temperature in Carolina Beach in decemberDauphin Island (Alabama)
63°F
min: 59°F / max: 67°F
details about the sea temperature in Dauphin Island (Alabama) in decemberEdisto Beach
67°F
min: 63°F / max: 70°F
details about the sea temperature in Edisto Beach in decemberWhere should you go swimming in the United States (USA) in the month of december?
Swimming in the United States (USA) in december is pleasant (in the best case scenario)
In december in the United States (USA) swimming conditions vary by city. Details below:
As for Hawaii (Honolulu) and Miami (Florida), swimming is pleasant in december. The sea water is 78°F on average (min: 76°F/max: 80°F) so you can easily spend time in the water.
Swimming in december in Edisto Beach is possible but the sea is generally cool. So though the sea temperature may sometimes reach 70°F, it can also go as low as 63°F. Note that the average is 67°F.
Swimming in december in California, Houston, Myrtle Beach, Carolina Beach and Dauphin Island (Alabama) is possible... with a wetsuit! Indeed, the water is cold at this time of year with an average temperature of 61°F (min: 59°F/max: 62°F).
Forget about swimming in Washington D. C., Boston, New York City, Seattle, Long Beach (Washington), Philadelphia, Portland, Atlantic City, Baltimore, Bar Harbor (Maine), Brooklyn and Cape Cod National Seashore in december! The water temperature is freezing, reaching as low as 48°F (and only 56°F at the best of times). Our advice: plan on sightseeing, and don't bring your beach towel!
Where to go swimming in the United States (USA) in december: the map of sea temperatures
Water temperature and seasonal norms in december
California
December | |||
Average sea temperature | 61°F | ||
Minimum sea temperature | 59°F | ||
Maximum sea temperature | 62°F | ||
Average outside temperature | 52°F | ||
Maximum outside temperature | 59°F | ||
Minimum outside temperature | 47°F | ||
Precipitation | 3.3in | ||
Number of days of precipitation | 4 jour(s) (14%) | ||
Cloud cover | 27% | ||
Our opinion | cold swimming |
More information on swimming in California in december
Washington D. C.
December | |||
Average sea temperature | 53°F | ||
Minimum sea temperature | 48°F | ||
Maximum sea temperature | 56°F | ||
Average outside temperature | 43°F | ||
Maximum outside temperature | 49°F | ||
Minimum outside temperature | 38°F | ||
Precipitation | 4.4in | ||
Number of days of precipitation | 5 jour(s) (17%) | ||
Cloud cover | 43% | ||
Our opinion | freezing swimming |
More information on swimming in Washington D. C. in december
Boston
December | |||
Average sea temperature | 47°F | ||
Minimum sea temperature | 42°F | ||
Maximum sea temperature | 52°F | ||
Average outside temperature | 38°F | ||
Maximum outside temperature | 41°F | ||
Minimum outside temperature | 34°F | ||
Precipitation | 6.1in | ||
Number of days of precipitation | 7 jour(s) (24%) | ||
Cloud cover | 48% | ||
Our opinion | freezing swimming |
More information on swimming in Boston in december
Hawaii (Honolulu)
December | |||
Average sea temperature | 78°F | ||
Minimum sea temperature | 76°F | ||
Maximum sea temperature | 80°F | ||
Average outside temperature | 76°F | ||
Maximum outside temperature | 79°F | ||
Minimum outside temperature | 74°F | ||
Precipitation | 3.3in | ||
Number of days of precipitation | 4 jour(s) (12%) | ||
Cloud cover | 36% | ||
Our opinion | pleasant swimming |
More information on swimming in Hawaii (Honolulu) in december
Miami (Florida)
December | |||
Average sea temperature | 77°F | ||
Minimum sea temperature | 75°F | ||
Maximum sea temperature | 79°F | ||
Average outside temperature | 74°F | ||
Maximum outside temperature | 77°F | ||
Minimum outside temperature | 72°F | ||
Precipitation | 2.3in | ||
Number of days of precipitation | 3 jour(s) (9%) | ||
Cloud cover | 31% | ||
Our opinion | pleasant swimming |
More information on swimming in Miami (Florida) in december
List of coastal cities in the United States (USA)
California in december | cold swimming |
Washington D. C. in december | freezing swimming |
Boston in december | freezing swimming |
Hawaii (Honolulu) in december | pleasant swimming |
Miami (Florida) in december | pleasant swimming |
New York City in december | freezing swimming |
Seattle in december | freezing swimming |
Houston in december | cold swimming |
Long Beach (Washington) in december | freezing swimming |
Myrtle Beach in december | cold swimming |
Philadelphia in december | freezing swimming |
Portland in december | freezing swimming |
Atlantic City in december | freezing swimming |
Baltimore in december | freezing swimming |
Bar Harbor (Maine) in december | freezing swimming |
Brooklyn in december | freezing swimming |
Cape Cod National Seashore in december | freezing swimming |
Carolina Beach in december | cold swimming |
Dauphin Island (Alabama) in december | cold swimming |
Edisto Beach in december | cool swimming |