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San Francisco in December

Find out everything about the water temperature in San Francisco in December. Average, minimum and maximum recorded temperatures as well as daily temperature in December for the last two years. Compare the current month's sea temperature data with other months of the year.
Water temperature in December
Minimum:

72.5 °F

Average:

80.0 °F

Maximum:

83.9 °F

Sea water temperature in San Francisco in December

In the city of San Francisco, the month of December is a great time for swimming. The minimum recorded temperature during this month was 72.5°F on December 31, 2020, with an average temperature being 80.0°F and a maximum temperature reaching 83.9°F on December 1, 2015.

The watter temperature range during this month provides a satisfying and enjoyable experience in the water. In December, the sea temperature remains relatively stable. The average temperature stays close to 80.0°F throughout the month, with minimal changes.
Date 10 years average 2023 2022
Dec 1 81.5°F 83.4°F 77.7°F
Dec 2 81.2°F 82.6°F 77.5°F
Dec 3 81.2°F 82.3°F 78.0°F
Dec 4 81.5°F 82.0°F 77.7°F
Dec 5 81.4°F 81.8°F 78.2°F
Dec 6 81.3°F 81.9°F 78.4°F
Dec 7 81.2°F 81.8°F 79.1°F
Dec 8 81.2°F 81.9°F 79.8°F
Dec 9 81.1°F 82.3°F 79.8°F
Dec 10 80.9°F 82.8°F 79.6°F
Dec 11 80.9°F 82.5°F 79.7°F
Dec 12 80.6°F 82.2°F 79.0°F
Dec 13 80.5°F 82.3°F 80.1°F
Dec 14 80.3°F 81.8°F 79.7°F
Dec 15 80.2°F 81.4°F 79.7°F
Dec 16 80.2°F 81.4°F 79.6°F
Dec 17 79.7°F 81.0°F 78.9°F
Dec 18 79.7°F 81.2°F 78.3°F
Dec 19 79.7°F 80.7°F 78.2°F
Dec 20 79.6°F 80.7°F 78.1°F
Dec 21 79.5°F 80.8°F 78.0°F
Dec 22 79.4°F 81.4°F 77.6°F
Dec 23 79.3°F 81.0°F 77.3°F
Dec 24 79.0°F 80.7°F 76.9°F
Dec 25 79.0°F 80.7°F 76.7°F
Dec 26 78.7°F 80.8°F 76.1°F
Dec 27 78.7°F 80.3°F 77.0°F
Dec 28 78.5°F 80.0°F 76.9°F
Dec 29 78.3°F 79.9°F 76.7°F
Dec 30 78.3°F 79.8°F 77.4°F
Dec 31 78.0°F 79.5°F 76.8°F

Sea water temperature in San Francisco by month

In San Francisco, the water temperature is comfortable for swimming all year round. The warmest water in San Francisco was recorded on July 31, 2023, reaching a 89.6°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on January 14, 2021, dipping to 70.5°F. The average readings by season are 78.1°F in Winter, 78.4°F in Spring, 85.8°F in Summer, and 85.8°F in Autumn. December's average temperature is a slight drop from November's average of 83.7°F. In January, the temperature is expected to decrease further, potentially averaging around 77.5°F.