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Boston in December

Find out everything about the water temperature in Boston 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:

80.9 °F

Average:

83.6 °F

Maximum:

85.6 °F

Sea water temperature in Boston in December

In the city of Boston, the month of December is a great time for swimming. The minimum recorded temperature during this month was 80.9°F on December 30, 2014, with an average temperature being 83.6°F and a maximum temperature reaching 85.6°F on December 11, 2020.

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 83.6°F throughout the month, with minimal changes.
Date 10 years average 2023 2022
Dec 1 84.1°F 84.9°F 84.2°F
Dec 2 84.0°F 84.7°F 84.1°F
Dec 3 83.9°F 84.5°F 83.8°F
Dec 4 84.0°F 84.1°F 84.0°F
Dec 5 83.9°F 84.4°F 83.8°F
Dec 6 83.9°F 84.3°F 83.8°F
Dec 7 83.8°F 83.9°F 83.6°F
Dec 8 83.8°F 83.9°F 83.8°F
Dec 9 83.7°F 83.7°F 83.6°F
Dec 10 83.7°F 83.8°F 83.4°F
Dec 11 83.9°F 84.1°F 84.4°F
Dec 12 84.0°F 84.5°F 84.5°F
Dec 13 84.0°F 84.5°F 84.3°F
Dec 14 83.9°F 84.3°F 84.2°F
Dec 15 83.8°F 84.4°F 84.1°F
Dec 16 83.8°F 84.3°F 84.1°F
Dec 17 83.8°F 84.3°F 84.2°F
Dec 18 83.7°F 84.1°F 84.0°F
Dec 19 83.8°F 84.1°F 83.9°F
Dec 20 83.5°F 83.8°F 83.9°F
Dec 21 83.6°F 84.1°F 83.9°F
Dec 22 83.7°F 84.3°F 84.0°F
Dec 23 83.6°F 84.0°F 83.8°F
Dec 24 83.5°F 84.0°F 84.6°F
Dec 25 83.4°F 84.0°F 84.3°F
Dec 26 83.2°F 83.8°F 84.0°F
Dec 27 83.2°F 83.9°F 83.8°F
Dec 28 83.1°F 83.6°F 83.5°F
Dec 29 83.2°F 83.9°F 83.5°F
Dec 30 83.0°F 84.1°F 83.1°F
Dec 31 83.1°F 84.3°F 83.5°F

Sea water temperature in Boston by month

In Boston, the water temperature is comfortable for swimming all year round. The warmest water in Boston was recorded on October 19, 2024, reaching a 87.6°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 10, 2019, dipping to 79.9°F. The average readings by season are 82.8°F in Winter, 83.9°F in Spring, 85.5°F in Summer, and 85.1°F in Autumn. December's average temperature is a slight drop from November's average of 84.7°F. In January, the temperature is expected to decrease further, potentially averaging around 82.6°F.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City Water temperature* Distance**
Santa Maria 85.5°F 10mi
Barcelona 85.4°F 20mi
Santiago 84.8°F 43mi
Tarragona 85.2°F 57mi
La Paz 84.1°F 58mi
Davao 84.5°F 75mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Boston