Water temperature in Wilmington (NC) in December
Is it warm enough to swim in Wilmington in December? Average water temperature in Wilmington in December is 59.9°F and therefore is not suitable for comfortable swimming. The warmest sea in Wilmington in December is 69.4°F, and the coldest is 53.1°F. Average high air temperature in Wilmington in December is 59°F, and average low temperature is 38°F. To find out the sea temperature today and in the coming days, go to Current sea temperature in Wilmington
Changes water temperature in Wilmington in December 2025, 2024
To get an accurate forecast for the water temperature in Wilmington for any chosen month, compare two years within a 10 year range using the chart below. In addition to the sea water temperature in Wilmington, 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 | 60.3°F | 62.1°F | 58.3°F | 68.2°F |
| December 2 | 59.4°F | 61.7°F | 58.3°F | 68.5°F |
| December 3 | 59°F | 61.2°F | 58.3°F | 68°F |
| December 4 | 59°F | 60.8°F | 58.1°F | 68°F |
| December 5 | 58.6°F | 59.9°F | 57.4°F | 68.2°F |
| December 6 | 58.5°F | 58.8°F | 57.2°F | 66.7°F |
| December 7 | 58.3°F | 58.5°F | 56.7°F | 67.5°F |
| December 8 | 57.9°F | 57.6°F | 56.1°F | 68.4°F |
| December 9 | 57°F | 56.3°F | 55.9°F | 68.4°F |
| December 10 | 56.8°F | 55.8°F | 55.8°F | 68.5°F |
| December 11 | 56.7°F | 55.8°F | 55.2°F | 68.2°F |
| December 12 | 55.8°F | 56.1°F | 55.6°F | 67.8°F |
| December 13 | 56.3°F | 55.9°F | 55°F | 67.5°F |
| December 14 | 55.8°F | 55.9°F | 55.2°F | 67.8°F |
| December 15 | 54.9°F | 55.6°F | 54.9°F | 68.5°F |
| Day | 2025 | 2024 | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 16 | 54.3°F | 56.3°F | 54.3°F | 69.4°F |
| December 17 | 53.6°F | 56.5°F | 53.6°F | 65.7°F |
| December 18 | 53.2°F | 57.6°F | 53.2°F | 65.7°F |
| December 19 | 54°F | 57.2°F | 54°F | 65.8°F |
| December 20 | 54.1°F | 57°F | 54.1°F | 66.6°F |
| December 21 | 56.5°F | 54.9°F | 65.8°F | |
| December 22 | 56.3°F | 54.5°F | 66.2°F | |
| December 23 | 55.6°F | 54.1°F | 66.9°F | |
| December 24 | 55°F | 54.1°F | 66.2°F | |
| December 25 | 55.2°F | 54.1°F | 68.2°F | |
| December 26 | 55°F | 54.1°F | 67.8°F | |
| December 27 | 55.2°F | 54°F | 66.7°F | |
| December 28 | 54.9°F | 53.8°F | 67.3°F | |
| December 29 | 54.9°F | 54°F | 67.1°F | |
| December 30 | 55.8°F | 53.4°F | 67.3°F | |
| December 31 | 56.5°F | 53.1°F | 67.5°F |
Average water temperature in Wilmington in December over a decade
| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 |
| 63.3°F | 58.8°F | 57.7°F | 56.1°F | 57.7°F |
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
| 60.1°F | 59.7°F | 59.4°F | 59.2°F | 57°F |
Wilmington sea state in December
Chart comparing the height of waves in Wilmington 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 Wilmington in December
This data display average monthly climate indicators in Wilmington 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 temperature59°F
- Average LOW temperature38°F
- Average humidity
72 - Average rainfall days9 days
- Average rainfall91mm/3.6''
- Average daylight10h
- Average sunshine5.8h
- Average UV index3
Wilmington water temperature during other months:
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