Swim in Myrtle Beach in december 2024What is the temperature of the sea in in december?

Average sea temperature in Myrtle Beach in december 2024.

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

Minimum: 58°F

Average: 62°F

Maximum: 67°F

Other useful seasonal weather averages in december:

  • Outside temperature: 50°F to 59°F
  • Most common weather: "Clear/Sunny"
  • The wind blows at 5mph
  • It rains a total of 4.6in, over 5 day(s).

Should we swim in Myrtle Beach in december?

No... The water temperature in Myrtle Beach in december is cold

Swimming in Myrtle Beach in december is possible... with a wetsuit! Indeed, the water is cold at this time of year with an average sea temperature of 62°F (minimum: 58°F - maximum: 67°F).

Note also that in december, the climate is tolerable with an average outside temperature of 55°F, 4.6in of precipitation (over 5 days) and 83.22 % humidity.

Water and normal seasonal temperatures in Myrtle Beach in december

December
Average sea temperature 62°F
Minimum sea temperature 58°F
Maximum sea temperature 67°F
Average outside temperature 56°F
Maximum outside temperature 59°F
Minimum outside temperature 50°F
Wind speed 12.4mph
Wind temperature 47°F
Precipitation 4.6in
Number of days of rain 5 jour(s)
(17%)
Humidity 84%
Visibility in kilometers 9.33km
Cloud cover 39%
Our opinion cold swimming

Swim elsewhere in the United States (USA) in december

City Average T° Max. T° Our opinion
California in december61°F62°Fcold swimming
Washington D. C. in december53°F56°Ffreezing swimming
Boston in december47°F52°Ffreezing swimming
Miami (Florida) in december77°F79°Fpleasant swimming
New York City in december47°F53°Ffreezing swimming
Seattle in december47°F48°Ffreezing swimming
Houston in december61°F65°Fcold swimming
Long Beach (Washington) in december50°F53°Ffreezing swimming
Philadelphia in december48°F53°Ffreezing swimming
Portland in december50°F53°Ffreezing swimming
Atlantic City in december49°F55°Ffreezing swimming
Baltimore in december51°F55°Ffreezing swimming
Bar Harbor (Maine) in december46°F50°Ffreezing swimming
Brooklyn in december48°F54°Ffreezing swimming
Cape Cod National Seashore in december47°F51°Ffreezing swimming
Carolina Beach in december63°F68°Fcold swimming
Gulf Shores (Alabama) in december65°F69°Fcool swimming
Hampton Beach in december46°F50°Ffreezing swimming
Maryland in december51°F56°Ffreezing swimming
Mobile (Alabama) in december63°F67°Fcold swimming

Swim in the United States (USA) in december: sea temperature by city

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