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San Jose in December

Find out everything about the water temperature in San Jose 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:

50.9 °F

Average:

54.5 °F

Maximum:

58.5 °F

Sea water temperature in San Jose in December

In the city of San Jose, the month of December is too cold for swimming. The minimum recorded temperature during this month was 50.9°F on December 25, 2022, with an average temperature being 54.5°F and a maximum temperature reaching 58.5°F on December 1, 2017.

Swing in the water of such temperature might lead to potential hypothermia within just a few minutes. In December, the sea temperature remains relatively stable. The average temperature stays close to 54.5°F throughout the month, with minimal changes.
Date 10 years average 2024 2023
Dec 1 56.2°F 54.5°F 56.7°F
Dec 2 56.1°F 54.5°F 56.6°F
Dec 3 56.0°F 54.8°F 56.4°F
Dec 4 55.7°F 53.8°F 56.4°F
Dec 5 55.6°F 54.1°F 56.6°F
Dec 6 55.4°F 54.2°F 56.5°F
Dec 7 55.4°F 54.4°F 56.3°F
Dec 8 55.1°F 53.4°F 55.5°F
Dec 9 54.8°F 53.5°F 55.8°F
Dec 10 54.9°F 54.1°F 55.7°F
Dec 11 54.9°F 54.0°F 55.6°F
Dec 12 54.9°F 54.1°F 55.5°F
Dec 13 54.8°F 54.1°F 55.4°F
Dec 14 54.7°F 54.1°F 54.6°F
Dec 15 54.6°F 54.1°F 54.6°F
Dec 16 54.5°F 53.9°F 54.5°F
Dec 17 54.3°F 53.5°F 54.3°F
Dec 18 54.1°F 53.4°F 54.2°F
Dec 19 54.0°F 53.6°F 54.2°F
Dec 20 53.8°F 53.0°F 54.0°F
Dec 21 53.7°F 53.2°F 54.2°F
Dec 22 53.6°F 53.3°F 54.2°F
Dec 23 53.7°F 53.4°F 54.2°F
Dec 24 53.7°F 53.6°F 55.1°F
Dec 25 53.6°F 53.8°F 55.1°F
Dec 26 53.7°F 54.1°F 55.1°F
Dec 27 53.7°F 54.1°F 55.1°F
Dec 28 53.7°F 54.1°F 55.0°F
Dec 29 53.5°F 53.8°F 54.9°F
Dec 30 53.4°F 53.8°F 54.9°F
Dec 31 53.4°F 55.1°F 54.8°F

Sea water temperature in San Jose by month

In an average year, San Jose offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably. The warmest water in San Jose was recorded on October 7, 2024, reaching a 73.9°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 9, 2023, dipping to 50.8°F. The average readings by season are 53.9°F in Winter, 57.8°F in Spring, 63.9°F in Summer, and 61.9°F in Autumn. December's average temperature is a slight drop from November's average of 58.4°F. In January, the temperature is expected to decrease further, potentially averaging around 53.2°F.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City Water temperature* Distance**
Redwood City 53.2°F 21mi
Oakland 53.0°F 38mi
San Francisco 53.2°F 42mi
Monterey 53.3°F 51mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from San Jose