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Water temperature in Santa Rosa Beach (FL) in December

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Is it warm enough to swim in Santa Rosa Beach in December? Average water temperature in Santa Rosa Beach in December is 66°F and therefore is not suitable for comfortable swimming. The warmest sea in Santa Rosa Beach in December is 70.2°F, and the coldest is 59.7°F. Average high air temperature in Santa Rosa Beach in December is 64°F, and average low temperature is 43°F. To find out the sea temperature today and in the coming days, go to Current sea temperature in Santa Rosa Beach

Changes water temperature in Santa Rosa Beach in December 2025, 2024

To get an accurate forecast for the water temperature in Santa Rosa Beach for any chosen month, compare two years within a 10 year range using the chart below. In addition to the sea water temperature in Santa Rosa Beach, 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 169.1°F69.4°F66°F70.2°F
December 269.1°F69.6°F65.8°F69.8°F
December 368.7°F69.1°F64.9°F69.3°F
December 468°F68.5°F65.5°F69.6°F
December 567.5°F67.8°F65.8°F69.1°F
December 667.3°F68.4°F65.8°F69.3°F
December 767.5°F67.1°F63.9°F69.3°F
December 866.2°F67.3°F64.2°F69.4°F
December 965.7°F67.5°F64.8°F69.8°F
December 1064.8°F67.5°F64.8°F69.4°F
December 1165.5°F67.1°F65.5°F69.6°F
December 1265.7°F66.9°F64.4°F69.6°F
December 1365.1°F66.9°F64°F69.3°F
December 1464.2°F65.3°F64.2°F69.4°F
December 1564.6°F64.9°F63.1°F68.9°F
Day 2025 2024 Min Max
December 16 64.6°F63.3°F68.7°F
December 17 65.1°F63.5°F68.5°F
December 18 65.1°F62.8°F69.1°F
December 19 65.5°F62.6°F68.5°F
December 20 65.5°F63°F68.4°F
December 21 66.4°F62.1°F67.5°F
December 22 66.6°F61.7°F67.3°F
December 23 66.2°F61.7°F67.1°F
December 24 65.7°F61.7°F67.5°F
December 25 64.9°F61.3°F67.8°F
December 26 65.1°F60.1°F68°F
December 27 64.4°F60.8°F68.7°F
December 28 64.8°F60.4°F69.1°F
December 29 64.4°F60.3°F68.5°F
December 30 62.4°F60.1°F68.4°F
December 31 62.8°F59.7°F68.4°F
Santa Rosa Beach water temp chart in December

Average water temperature in Santa Rosa Beach in December over a decade

20152016201720182019
68.7°F67.8°F66.4°F64.6°F64.8°F
20202021202220232024
65.8°F66.6°F66°F63.9°F66.2°F

Santa Rosa Beach sea state in December

Chart comparing the height of waves in Santa Rosa Beach 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 Santa Rosa Beach in December

Weather and climate in Santa Rosa Beach in December

This data display average monthly climate indicators in Santa Rosa Beach 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 temperature64°F
  • Average LOW temperature43°F
  • Average rainfall days9 days
  • Average rainfall109mm/4.3''
  • Average daylight10h
  • Average sunshine6h
  • Average UV index4

Santa Rosa Beach 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
Grayton Beach66.4°F59.9°F70.7°F
Blue Mountain Beach66.4°F59.9°F70.7°F
Choctawhatchee Bay66°F58.6°F69.8°F
Sandestin66.7°F60.6°F70.7°F
Watercolor66.4°F59.5°F70.7°F
Miramar Beach66.4°F60.1°F70.3°F
Seagrove Beach66.6°F60.1°F70.9°F
Seaside66.6°F60.1°F70.9°F
Seacrest66.2°F59.9°F70.9°F
Alys Beach66.2°F59.9°F70.9°F

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