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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:

79.6 °F

Average:

82.6 °F

Maximum:

85.4 °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 79.6°F on December 30, 2018, with an average temperature being 82.6°F and a maximum temperature reaching 85.4°F on December 15, 2023.

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 82.6°F throughout the month, with minimal changes.
Date 10 years average 2023 2022
Dec 1 83.1°F 84.4°F 82.7°F
Dec 2 83.1°F 84.9°F 83.0°F
Dec 3 82.9°F 84.8°F 82.5°F
Dec 4 83.0°F 84.6°F 82.4°F
Dec 5 82.9°F 84.4°F 82.2°F
Dec 6 82.7°F 84.6°F 82.5°F
Dec 7 82.5°F 84.1°F 82.3°F
Dec 8 82.6°F 84.3°F 82.1°F
Dec 9 82.8°F 84.8°F 82.6°F
Dec 10 82.9°F 84.8°F 82.2°F
Dec 11 82.7°F 84.7°F 82.5°F
Dec 12 82.7°F 84.3°F 82.5°F
Dec 13 82.8°F 85.0°F 82.4°F
Dec 14 82.8°F 85.4°F 81.8°F
Dec 15 82.7°F 85.4°F 81.8°F
Dec 16 82.7°F 84.8°F 81.7°F
Dec 17 82.4°F 83.3°F 81.4°F
Dec 18 82.5°F 83.8°F 82.0°F
Dec 19 82.7°F 84.8°F 83.7°F
Dec 20 82.2°F 84.3°F 82.0°F
Dec 21 82.4°F 83.9°F 81.9°F
Dec 22 82.5°F 83.3°F 81.8°F
Dec 23 82.3°F 83.0°F 82.0°F
Dec 24 82.3°F 82.3°F 82.3°F
Dec 25 82.3°F 82.4°F 82.1°F
Dec 26 82.4°F 83.7°F 82.1°F
Dec 27 82.4°F 83.4°F 82.1°F
Dec 28 82.3°F 83.5°F 81.8°F
Dec 29 82.2°F 83.9°F 81.6°F
Dec 30 82.1°F 83.7°F 81.1°F
Dec 31 82.0°F 83.4°F 80.9°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 September 6, 2023, reaching a 87.5°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 23, 2023, dipping to 73.1°F. The average readings by season are 80.4°F in Winter, 80.4°F in Spring, 83.9°F in Summer, and 83.8°F in Autumn. December's average temperature is a slight drop from November's average of 83.2°F. In January, the temperature is expected to decrease further, potentially averaging around 80.9°F.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City Water temperature* Distance**
Panamá 82.7°F 1mi
Veracruz 82.8°F 10mi
San José 82.7°F 16mi
Miramar 84.2°F 42mi
San José 82.4°F 42mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from San Francisco