Water temperature in Providence (RI) in December
Is it warm enough to swim in Providence in December? Average water temperature in Providence in December is 46°F and therefore is not suitable for comfortable swimming. The warmest sea in Providence in December is 52.3°F, and the coldest is 39.6°F. Average high air temperature in Providence in December is 42°F, and average low temperature is 26°F. To find out the sea temperature today and in the coming days, go to Current sea temperature in Providence
Changes water temperature in Providence in December 2025, 2024
To get an accurate forecast for the water temperature in Providence for any chosen month, compare two years within a 10 year range using the chart below. In addition to the sea water temperature in Providence, 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 1 | 47.3°F | 47.3°F | 52.3°F | |
| December 2 | 46°F | 46°F | 52°F | |
| December 3 | 45°F | 45°F | 52.3°F | |
| December 4 | 44.6°F | 44.6°F | 51.8°F | |
| December 5 | 43.9°F | 43.9°F | 51.4°F | |
| December 6 | 43.7°F | 43.3°F | 51.3°F | |
| December 7 | 43.7°F | 43.3°F | 51.4°F | |
| December 8 | 41.9°F | 41.9°F | 51.6°F | |
| December 9 | 41.5°F | 41.5°F | 51.1°F | |
| December 10 | 41.7°F | 41.7°F | 50.9°F | |
| December 11 | 42.1°F | 42.1°F | 50.4°F | |
| December 12 | 43.7°F | 43.7°F | 50.2°F | |
| December 13 | 42.4°F | 42.4°F | 50.2°F | |
| December 14 | 41.5°F | 41.5°F | 49.8°F | |
| December 15 | 41.5°F | 41.5°F | 50°F |
| Day | 2025 | 2024 | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 16 | 41.5°F | 41.5°F | 50.2°F | |
| December 17 | 43.5°F | 43.3°F | 49.8°F | |
| December 18 | 42.4°F | 42.4°F | 49.5°F | |
| December 19 | 43.5°F | 42.1°F | 49.1°F | |
| December 20 | 43.3°F | 41.9°F | 48.4°F | |
| December 21 | 43.3°F | 41.9°F | 48.4°F | |
| December 22 | 41.9°F | 41.9°F | 48.7°F | |
| December 23 | 41.4°F | 41.4°F | 48.4°F | |
| December 24 | 41°F | 41°F | 48.2°F | |
| December 25 | 41°F | 41°F | 48°F | |
| December 26 | 40.1°F | 40.1°F | 47.8°F | |
| December 27 | 39.6°F | 39.6°F | 48°F | |
| December 28 | 39.6°F | 39.6°F | 47.7°F | |
| December 29 | 39.9°F | 39.9°F | 47.3°F | |
| December 30 | 40.8°F | 40.6°F | 46.9°F | |
| December 31 | 41°F | 39.6°F | 46.8°F |
Average water temperature in Providence in December over a decade
| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 |
| 48.7°F | 47.1°F | 47.1°F | 45.1°F | 43.2°F |
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
| 45.5°F | 45.7°F | 44.6°F | 45.3°F | 42.4°F |
Providence sea state in December
Chart comparing the height of waves in Providence 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.
Weather and climate in Providence in December
This data display average monthly climate indicators in Providence 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 temperature42°F
- Average LOW temperature26°F
- Average humidity
67 - Average rainfall days12 days
- Average rainfall107mm/4.2''
- Average daylight9h
- Average sunshine4.8h
- Average UV index1
Providence water temperature during other months:
You can also view information about water temperature for other months by clicking on the month button below
