Sea Temperature in Tampa in December

Complete information on the sea temperature range in the Gulf of Mexico (Gulf of America) in Tampa in December. Historical daily data. Climate details for December. Tips on swimming conditions and beach relaxation in Tampa. We find every spot where you can swim and tell you what the water temperature is there today and throughout the year.

Water Temperature Range in Tampa in December

59°F

MINIMUN

67°F

AVERAGE

75°F

MAXIMUM

Historical Data of Water Temperature in December in Tampa

Water Temperature Chart for Gulf of Mexico (Gulf of America) in Tampa in December

Sea Temperature Table in Tampa in December Over the Past Years

Day	2024	2023	2022	Average
Dec 1	70°C	66°C	70°C	69°C
Dec 2	68°C	68°C	70°C	68°C
Dec 3	68°C	68°C	70°C	69°C
Dec 4	68°C	70°C	70°C	69°C
Dec 5	66°C	70°C	70°C	69°C
Dec 6	64°C	68°C	70°C	68°C
Dec 7	64°C	68°C	70°C	69°C
Dec 8	64°C	64°C	66°C	67°C
Dec 9	64°C	64°C	66°C	67°C
Dec 10	64°C	66°C	72°C	69°C
Dec 11	64°C	66°C	72°C	69°C
Dec 12	66°C	66°C	72°C	70°C
Dec 13	64°C	66°C	70°C	69°C
Dec 14	63°C	64°C	72°C	68°C
Dec 15	63°C	64°C	73°C	68°C
Dec 16	64°C	64°C	72°C	69°C
Dec 17	64°C	64°C	70°C	68°C
Dec 18	64°C	66°C	70°C	69°C
Dec 19	63°C	64°C	68°C	68°C
Dec 20	64°C	64°C	68°C	67°C
Dec 21	64°C	64°C	66°C	66°C
Dec 22	63°C	61°C	66°C	65°C
Dec 23	64°C	63°C	66°C	66°C
Dec 24	63°C	63°C	66°C	65°C
Dec 25	63°C	63°C	64°C	64°C
Dec 26	64°C	63°C	63°C	65°C
Dec 27	64°C	63°C	63°C	65°C
Dec 28	64°C	64°C	63°C	65°C
Dec 29	64°C	64°C	61°C	65°C
Dec 30	66°C	64°C	61°C	65°C

Tampa Climate and Swimming Opportunities in December

75°F

Average Day Air Temperature

55°F

Average Night Air Temperature

3 in

Precipitation Amount per Month

7 days

Number of Rainy Days

10 hrs

Daylight
per Day

6 hrs

Sunshine
per Day

8 mph

Average Wind Speed

75%

Average
humidity

Tampa lies within the Florida in United States. The average daytime temperature in Tampa in December is 75°F (24°C), while the nighttime average is 55°F (13°C). There are typically seven rainy days during the month, with a total precipitation of 2.5 inches (64 mm). The daylight duration in December in Tampa is 10 hours, with an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day. The average wind speed in December is 8 mph (13 km/h), and the humidity level is around 75%.

The water temperature in Tampa in December ranges from 64°F to 70°F (18°C to 21°C). At the beginning of the month, the average temperature is around 68°F (20°C), shifting to 68°F (20°C) by mid-December and reaching 66°F (19°C) in the last ten days. Overall, the average sea temperature in Tampa for December is 68°F (20°C). Very comfortable swimming conditions. The water is fresh but not too cold, and the air temperature is pleasant.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Water Temperatures in December in Tampa

What is the sea temperature in Tampa in December?

The water temperature in the Gulf of Mexico (Gulf of America) in Tampa in December ranges from 64°F to 70°F (18°C to 21°C).

Is it possible to swim in the Gulf of Mexico (Gulf of America) in Tampa in December?

The average sea temperature in Tampa in December is 68°F (20°C), and the air temperature is 75°F (24°C), so very comfortable swimming conditions. The water is fresh but not too cold, and the air temperature is pleasant.