Swimming in the United States (USA) in december 2024 Sea temperature by city in december

In december in the United States (USA) swimming conditions vary by city. Details below:

As for Honolulu (Oahu), Miami, Hawaii, Kauai (Garden Isle), Key West, Maui, Florida, Hilo, Captain Cook, Hana, Kahului, Kekaha, Kilauea, La'ie, Molokai, Niihau, Pahala, Waianae, Biscayne National Park, Boynton Beach, Captiva Island, Cocoa Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Pierce, island of Hawaii (Big Island), Kahoolawe, Key Largo, Lanai and Lihue, swimming is pleasant in december. The sea water is 78°F on average (min: 75°F/max: 80°F) so you can easily spend time in the water.

Swimming in december in St. Augustine, Tampa, Anna Maria Island, Apalachicola, Caladesi Island, Cedar Key, Clearwater, Edisto Beach, Egmont Key, Fort Walton Beach, Grand Isle, Gulf Shores (Alabama), Hernando Beach, Houma, Jacksonville and Lido Key is possible but the sea is generally cool. So though the sea temperature may sometimes reach 72°F, it can also go as low as 65°F. Note that the average is 68°F.

Swimming in december in California, New Orleans, Los Angeles , Houston, Myrtle Beach, San Diego, Cameron, Carolina Beach, Dauphin Island (Alabama), Encinitas, Gulf Islands National Seashore, Holly Beach, Hollywood, Lake Charles, Malibu and Manhattan Beach 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 Anchorage, Washington D. C., Boston, New York City, San Francisco, Seattle, Anchor Point, Dillingham, Dutch Harbor, Ketchikan, Long Beach (Washington), Philadelphia, Portland, Atlantic City, Baltimore, Bar Harbor (Maine), Big Sur, Brooklyn, Cambria, Cape Cod National Seashore, Carmel-by-the-Sea, Channel Islands National Park, Cordova, Crescent City, Eureka, Gambell (St. Lawrence Island), Gaviota, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Gualala, Haines, Half Moon Bay, Hampton Beach, Jenner, Kenai, Klamath, Kodiak, Kotzebue, La Push (Washington) and Lincoln City (Oregon) in december! The water temperature is freezing, reaching as low as 37°F (and only 43°F at the best of times). Our advice: plan on sightseeing, and don't bring your beach towel!