Swimming in the United States (USA) in january 2025 Sea temperature by city in january
Do you want to go to the beach in the United States (USA) in january 2025? Is it the right month to go for pleasant temperatures and staying in the water for a long time? The answer is on this page with the sea temperatures in january in the United States (USA) by city and our opinion on the chances of enjoying pleasant sea conditions.
Sea temperature in the United States (USA) in january 2025
Here, find the average sea temperature in the United States (USA) in january in several coastal cities.
Alaska in january
37°F
min: 36°F / max: 39°F
36°F
min: 33°F / max: 38°F
33°F
min: 31°F / max: 35°F
40°F
min: 39°F / max: 42°F
44°F
min: 41°F / max: 46°F
Cordova
42°F
min: 40°F / max: 43°F
Hawaii in january
77°F
min: 76°F / max: 78°F
77°F
min: 76°F / max: 78°F
77°F
min: 76°F / max: 78°F
77°F
min: 75°F / max: 79°F
77°F
min: 76°F / max: 79°F
77°F
min: 76°F / max: 78°F
Louisiana in january
57°F
min: 52°F / max: 62°F
Cameron
56°F
min: 52°F / max: 61°F
Grand Isle
62°F
min: 58°F / max: 67°F
Holly Beach
56°F
min: 52°F / max: 61°F
Houma
62°F
min: 57°F / max: 67°F
Lake Charles
56°F
min: 52°F / max: 61°F
California in january
59°F
min: 57°F / max: 61°F
54°F
min: 50°F / max: 57°F
60°F
min: 58°F / max: 62°F
54°F
min: 52°F / max: 58°F
Cambria
56°F
min: 53°F / max: 59°F
55°F
min: 51°F / max: 58°F
Florida in january
74°F
min: 72°F / max: 77°F
72°F
min: 68°F / max: 75°F
65°F
min: 60°F / max: 69°F
65°F
min: 61°F / max: 70°F
64°F
min: 60°F / max: 70°F
Apalachicola
61°F
min: 56°F / max: 67°F
Northeastern Coast in january
48°F
min: 45°F / max: 52°F
41°F
min: 38°F / max: 45°F
42°F
min: 38°F / max: 46°F
42°F
min: 38°F / max: 47°F
43°F
min: 38°F / max: 48°F
46°F
min: 43°F / max: 50°F
Northwest Coast in january
46°F
min: 44°F / max: 48°F
49°F
min: 46°F / max: 52°F
50°F
min: 47°F / max: 52°F
La Push (Washington)
46°F
min: 44°F / max: 47°F
Lincoln City (Oregon)
51°F
min: 49°F / max: 53°F
South West in january
57°F
min: 53°F / max: 61°F
South East in january
60°F
min: 53°F / max: 67°F
61°F
min: 54°F / max: 69°F
Dauphin Island (Alabama)
59°F
min: 54°F / max: 64°F
Edisto Beach
64°F
min: 60°F / max: 67°F
61°F
min: 57°F / max: 66°F
Where should you go swimming in the United States (USA) in the month of january?
Swimming in the United States (USA) in january is pleasant (in the best case scenario)
In january in the United States (USA) swimming conditions vary by city. Details below:
As for Honolulu (Oahu), Miami, Hawaii, Kauai (Garden Isle), Key West, Maui, Florida, Hilo, Captain Cook, Hana, Kahului, Kekaha, Kilauea, La'ie, Molokai, Niihau, Pahala, Waianae, Biscayne National Park, Boynton Beach, Cocoa Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Pierce, island of Hawaii (Big Island), Kahoolawe, Key Largo, Lanai and Lihue, swimming is pleasant in january. The sea water is 77°F on average (min: 76°F/max: 78°F) so you can easily spend time in the water.
Swimming in january in St. Augustine, Tampa, Anna Maria Island, Captiva Island, Clearwater, Edisto Beach, Egmont Key, Fort Walton Beach and Lido Key is possible but the sea is generally cool. So though the sea temperature may sometimes reach 69°F, it can also go as low as 60°F. Note that the average is 65°F.
Swimming in january in Myrtle Beach, San Diego, Apalachicola, Caladesi Island, Carolina Beach, Cedar Key, Grand Isle, Gulf Shores (Alabama), Hernando Beach, Houma and Jacksonville is possible... with a wetsuit! Indeed, the water is cold at this time of year with an average temperature of 60°F (min: 53°F/max: 67°F).
Forget about swimming in Anchorage, California, New Orleans, Los Angeles , Washington D. C., Boston, New York City, San Francisco, Seattle, Anchor Point, Dillingham, Dutch Harbor, Houston, Ketchikan, Long Beach (Washington), Philadelphia, Portland, Atlantic City, Baltimore, Bar Harbor (Maine), Big Sur, Brooklyn, Cambria, Cameron, Cape Cod National Seashore, Carmel-by-the-Sea, Channel Islands National Park, Cordova, Crescent City, Dauphin Island (Alabama), Encinitas, Eureka, Gambell (St. Lawrence Island), Gaviota, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Gualala, Gulf Islands National Seashore, Haines, Half Moon Bay, Hampton Beach, Holly Beach, Hollywood, Jenner, Kenai, Klamath, Kodiak, Kotzebue, La Push (Washington), Lake Charles, Lincoln City (Oregon), Malibu and Manhattan Beach in january! The water temperature is freezing, reaching as low as 36°F (and only 39°F at the best of times). Our advice: plan on sightseeing, and don't bring your beach towel!
Where to go swimming in the United States (USA) in january: the map of sea temperatures
Water temperature and seasonal norms in january
Anchorage
January | |||
Average sea temperature | 37°F | ||
Minimum sea temperature | 36°F | ||
Maximum sea temperature | 39°F | ||
Average outside temperature | 20°F | ||
Maximum outside temperature | 22°F | ||
Minimum outside temperature | 16°F | ||
Precipitation | 1.6in | ||
Number of days of precipitation | 3 jour(s) (8%) | ||
Cloud cover | 41% | ||
Our opinion | freezing swimming |
More information on swimming in Anchorage in january
California
January | |||
Average sea temperature | 59°F | ||
Minimum sea temperature | 56°F | ||
Maximum sea temperature | 61°F | ||
Average outside temperature | 54°F | ||
Maximum outside temperature | 63°F | ||
Minimum outside temperature | 47°F | ||
Precipitation | 3.9in | ||
Number of days of precipitation | 4 jour(s) (14%) | ||
Cloud cover | 26% | ||
Our opinion | freezing swimming |
More information on swimming in California in january
Honolulu (Oahu)
January | |||
Average sea temperature | 77°F | ||
Minimum sea temperature | 76°F | ||
Maximum sea temperature | 78°F | ||
Average outside temperature | 76°F | ||
Maximum outside temperature | 77°F | ||
Minimum outside temperature | 74°F | ||
Precipitation | 2in | ||
Number of days of precipitation | 2 jour(s) (7%) | ||
Cloud cover | 34% | ||
Our opinion | pleasant swimming |
More information on swimming in Honolulu (Oahu) in january
New Orleans
January | |||
Average sea temperature | 57°F | ||
Minimum sea temperature | 52°F | ||
Maximum sea temperature | 62°F | ||
Average outside temperature | 58°F | ||
Maximum outside temperature | 63°F | ||
Minimum outside temperature | 52°F | ||
Precipitation | 2in | ||
Number of days of precipitation | 3 jour(s) (10%) | ||
Cloud cover | 36% | ||
Our opinion | freezing swimming |
More information on swimming in New Orleans in january
Los Angeles
January | |||
Average sea temperature | 59°F | ||
Minimum sea temperature | 57°F | ||
Maximum sea temperature | 61°F | ||
Average outside temperature | 61°F | ||
Maximum outside temperature | 68°F | ||
Minimum outside temperature | 54°F | ||
Precipitation | 3.4in | ||
Number of days of precipitation | 3 jour(s) (11%) | ||
Cloud cover | 20% | ||
Our opinion | freezing swimming |
More information on swimming in Los Angeles in january
List of coastal cities in the United States (USA)
Anchorage in january | freezing swimming |
California in january | freezing swimming |
Honolulu (Oahu) in january | pleasant swimming |
New Orleans in january | freezing swimming |
Los Angeles in january | freezing swimming |
Miami in january | pleasant swimming |
Washington D. C. in january | freezing swimming |
Boston in january | freezing swimming |
Hawaii in january | pleasant swimming |
Kauai (Garden Isle) in january | pleasant swimming |
Key West in january | pleasant swimming |
Maui in january | pleasant swimming |
Florida in january | pleasant swimming |
New York City in january | freezing swimming |
San Francisco in january | freezing swimming |
Seattle in january | freezing swimming |
Anchor Point in january | freezing swimming |
Hilo in january | pleasant swimming |
Captain Cook in january | pleasant swimming |
Dillingham in january | freezing swimming |
Dutch Harbor in january | freezing swimming |
Hana in january | pleasant swimming |
Houston in january | freezing swimming |
Kahului in january | pleasant swimming |
Kekaha in january | pleasant swimming |
Ketchikan in january | freezing swimming |
Kilauea in january | pleasant swimming |
La'ie in january | pleasant swimming |
Long Beach (Washington) in january | freezing swimming |
Molokai in january | pleasant swimming |
Myrtle Beach in january | cold swimming |
Niihau in january | pleasant swimming |
Pahala in january | pleasant swimming |
Philadelphia in january | freezing swimming |
Portland in january | freezing swimming |
St. Augustine in january | cool swimming |
San Diego in january | cold swimming |
Tampa in january | cool swimming |
Waianae in january | pleasant swimming |
Anna Maria Island in january | cool swimming |
Apalachicola in january | cold swimming |
Atlantic City in january | freezing swimming |
Baltimore in january | freezing swimming |
Bar Harbor (Maine) in january | freezing swimming |
Big Sur in january | freezing swimming |
Biscayne National Park in january | pleasant swimming |
Boynton Beach in january | pleasant swimming |
Brooklyn in january | freezing swimming |
Caladesi Island in january | cold swimming |
Cambria in january | freezing swimming |
Cameron in january | freezing swimming |
Cape Cod National Seashore in january | freezing swimming |
Captiva Island in january | cool swimming |
Carmel-by-the-Sea in january | freezing swimming |
Carolina Beach in january | cold swimming |
Cedar Key in january | cold swimming |
Channel Islands National Park in january | freezing swimming |
Clearwater in january | cool swimming |
Cocoa Beach in january | pleasant swimming |
Cordova in january | freezing swimming |
Crescent City in january | freezing swimming |
Dauphin Island (Alabama) in january | freezing swimming |
Edisto Beach in january | cool swimming |
Egmont Key in january | cool swimming |
Encinitas in january | freezing swimming |
Eureka in january | freezing swimming |
Fort Lauderdale in january | pleasant swimming |
Fort Pierce in january | pleasant swimming |
Fort Walton Beach in january | cool swimming |
Gambell (St. Lawrence Island) in january | freezing swimming |
Gaviota in january | freezing swimming |
Golden Gate National Recreation Area in january | freezing swimming |
Grand Isle in january | cold swimming |
Gualala in january | freezing swimming |
Gulf Islands National Seashore in january | freezing swimming |
Gulf Shores (Alabama) in january | cold swimming |
Haines in january | freezing swimming |
Half Moon Bay in january | freezing swimming |
Hampton Beach in january | freezing swimming |
Hernando Beach in january | cold swimming |
Holly Beach in january | freezing swimming |
Hollywood in january | freezing swimming |
Houma in january | cold swimming |
island of Hawaii (Big Island) in january | pleasant swimming |
Jacksonville in january | cold swimming |
Jenner in january | freezing swimming |
Kahoolawe in january | pleasant swimming |
Kenai in january | freezing swimming |
Key Largo in january | pleasant swimming |
Klamath in january | freezing swimming |
Kodiak in january | freezing swimming |
Kotzebue in january | freezing swimming |
La Push (Washington) in january | freezing swimming |
Lake Charles in january | freezing swimming |
Lanai in january | pleasant swimming |
Lido Key in january | cool swimming |
Lihue in january | pleasant swimming |
Lincoln City (Oregon) in january | freezing swimming |
Malibu in january | freezing swimming |
Manhattan Beach in january | freezing swimming |