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West Haven in December

Find out everything about the water temperature in West Haven 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:

39.1 °F

Average:

45.8 °F

Maximum:

52.2 °F

Sea water temperature in West Haven in December

In the city of West Haven, the month of December is too cold for swimming. The minimum recorded temperature during this month was 39.1°F on December 28, 2025, with an average temperature being 45.8°F and a maximum temperature reaching 52.2°F on December 2, 2017.

Swing in the water of such temperature might lead to potential hypothermia within just a few minutes. Throughout the month of December, the sea temperature gradually gets colder. Starting with an average temperature of 48.8°F at the beginning of the month, it steadily decreases to around 43.0°F by the end.
Date 10 years average 2025 2024
Dec 1 49.9°F 48.8°F 49.7°F
Dec 2 50.0°F 48.3°F 49.8°F
Dec 3 49.8°F 48.3°F 49.5°F
Dec 4 49.4°F 47.7°F 49.5°F
Dec 5 48.9°F 47.0°F 49.4°F
Dec 6 48.5°F 47.2°F 49.1°F
Dec 7 48.3°F 46.4°F 48.5°F
Dec 8 48.1°F 46.4°F 48.2°F
Dec 9 47.9°F 46.4°F 47.9°F
Dec 10 47.6°F 46.4°F 46.7°F
Dec 11 47.2°F 46.3°F 46.6°F
Dec 12 46.9°F 44.3°F 46.5°F
Dec 13 46.4°F 43.2°F 46.1°F
Dec 14 46.0°F 43.5°F 45.5°F
Dec 15 45.8°F 42.2°F 45.4°F
Dec 16 45.7°F 42.9°F 45.5°F
Dec 17 45.3°F 42.9°F 45.2°F
Dec 18 45.1°F 42.4°F 44.6°F
Dec 19 44.7°F 42.0°F 43.8°F
Dec 20 44.2°F 42.2°F 44.3°F
Dec 21 44.2°F 40.9°F 44.2°F
Dec 22 44.0°F 41.2°F 43.8°F
Dec 23 43.7°F 41.2°F 42.5°F
Dec 24 43.4°F 41.4°F 43.0°F
Dec 25 43.1°F 40.5°F 42.1°F
Dec 26 43.0°F 41.2°F 42.6°F
Dec 27 42.5°F 40.9°F 40.3°F
Dec 28 42.5°F 39.1°F 41.3°F
Dec 29 42.4°F 39.1°F 41.5°F
Dec 30 42.4°F 39.6°F 42.3°F
Dec 31 42.2°F 39.3°F 41.6°F

Sea water temperature in West Haven by month

In West Haven, August is the only month that offers comfortable swimming conditions. The amount of days when the water is warm enough is only 49. The warmest water in West Haven was recorded on August 14, 2020, reaching a 78.6°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 23, 2025, dipping to 33.1°F. The average readings by season are 40.9°F in Winter, 46.3°F in Spring, 70.4°F in Summer, and 64.0°F in Autumn. December's average temperature is a slight drop from November's average of 55.4°F. In January, the temperature is expected to decrease further, potentially averaging around 39.9°F.