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Water temperature in Gulf Shores (AL) in December

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Is it warm enough to swim in Gulf Shores in December? Average water temperature in Gulf Shores in December is 66°F and therefore is not suitable for comfortable swimming. The warmest sea in Gulf Shores in December is 71.4°F, and the coldest is 59.4°F. Average high air temperature in Gulf Shores in December is 63°F, and average low temperature is 42°F. To find out the sea temperature today and in the coming days, go to Current sea temperature in Gulf Shores

Changes water temperature in Gulf Shores in December 2025, 2024

To get an accurate forecast for the water temperature in Gulf Shores for any chosen month, compare two years within a 10 year range using the chart below. In addition to the sea water temperature in Gulf Shores, the selected years in the table also show the values of the maximum and minimum temperatures on each of the days of December.

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Day 2025 2024 Min Max
December 168.5°F68.9°F64.6°F71.4°F
December 268.5°F68°F65.1°F71.4°F
December 367.1°F67.1°F65.1°F70.7°F
December 467.3°F66.7°F64.4°F70.2°F
December 567.5°F66.9°F64.9°F69.4°F
December 667.5°F66.6°F64.9°F69.1°F
December 767.6°F65.7°F64.8°F69.1°F
December 865.3°F65.3°F64.8°F69.3°F
December 963.7°F66.4°F63.7°F69.4°F
December 1063.9°F68.2°F63.9°F69.6°F
December 1163.9°F66°F63.9°F69.3°F
December 1264.9°F64.9°F61.9°F69.4°F
December 1364.6°F65.5°F62.1°F70°F
December 14 66.4°F63°F70.7°F
December 15 66.6°F61.9°F70.2°F
Day 2025 2024 Min Max
December 16 66.9°F62.6°F70.3°F
December 17 67.3°F62.8°F70.2°F
December 18 68.7°F62.6°F69.4°F
December 19 68.4°F62.8°F68.9°F
December 20 67.5°F62.8°F68.5°F
December 21 67.6°F63.3°F68°F
December 22 66.4°F62.6°F68.5°F
December 23 65.8°F61.5°F68.7°F
December 24 65.7°F61.2°F68.4°F
December 25 65.7°F59.9°F69.3°F
December 26 66.6°F59.4°F69.4°F
December 27 66.7°F59.5°F70.2°F
December 28 67.6°F59.5°F70.2°F
December 29 67.8°F60.1°F69.1°F
December 30 67.5°F60.4°F69.4°F
December 31 67.3°F59.9°F69.6°F
Gulf Shores water temp chart in December

Average water temperature in Gulf Shores in December over a decade

20152016201720182019
69.4°F67.5°F65.5°F64°F65.8°F
20202021202220232024
65.3°F67.1°F65.8°F64.4°F66.9°F

Gulf Shores sea state in December

Chart comparing the height of waves in Gulf Shores in December over the past years. The red line indicates the height of the waves when swimming in the sea is prohibited. To view the current sea conditions, click on the graph.

Waves height in Gulf Shores in December

Weather and climate in Gulf Shores in December

This data display average monthly climate indicators in Gulf Shores in December based on our historical weather readings over a period of ten years. In addition to temperature, we include data on the number of rainy and sunny days so you can have all the information about your destination before your trip

  • Average HIGH temperature63°F
  • Average LOW temperature42°F
  • Average rainfall days10 days
  • Average rainfall112mm/4.4''
  • Average daylight10h
  • Average sunshine5h
  • Average UV index4

Gulf Shores water temperature during other months:

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Where is the warm sea water in December?

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Temperature in neighboring cities

The nearest locations with the average water temperature in December. In addition, the maximum and minimum water temperatures for that month, recorded over the last decade, are shown

AvrMinMax
Orange Beach65.5°F56.7°F70.9°F
Perdido Key66.4°F60.3°F71.4°F
Point Clear63.1°F52.5°F69.4°F
Fort Morgan64.6°F57°F68.9°F
Dauphin Island63.7°F56.3°F68.5°F
Warrington65.5°F57.4°F70.2°F
Pensacola66.7°F60.6°F70.9°F
Fairhope62.8°F52.7°F68.9°F
Gulf Breeze66.4°F60.4°F70.5°F
East Pensacola Heights65.3°F55.8°F69.8°F

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