Contents
- Weather in January
- Weather in February
- Weather in March
- Weather in April
- Weather in May
- Weather in June
- Weather in July
- Weather in August
- Weather in September
- Weather in October
- Weather in November
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature
- Average pressure
- Average wind speed
- Average humidity
- Average rainfall
- Average rainfall days
- Average sea temperature
- Average daylight
- Average sunshine
- Average sunshine days
- Average UV index
- Average cloud cover
- Average visibility
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Weather in January
January, the same as December, in Santa Cruz, California, is a moderate winter month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 46.9°F (8.3°C) and an average high of 58.6°F (14.8°C). In January, the average high-temperature is practically the same as in December - a still mild 58.6°F (14.8°C). Weather in January »
Weather in February
The last month of the winter, February, is also a moderate month in Santa Cruz, California, with an average temperature fluctuating between 45.5°F (7.5°C) and 59.4°F (15.2°C). In Santa Cruz, the average high-temperature in February is essentially the same as in January - a still moderate 59.4°F (15.2°C). Weather in February »
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is also a moderate month in Santa Cruz, California, with temperature in the range of an average high of 60.4°F (15.8°C) and an average low of 45.9°F (7.7°C). In Santa Cruz, the average high-temperature in March is essentially the same as in February - a still moderate 60.4°F (15.8°C). Weather in March »
Weather in April
April is an enjoyable spring month in Santa Cruz, California, with an average temperature fluctuating between 47.3°F (8.5°C) and 63.1°F (17.3°C). In Santa Cruz, the average high-temperature in April is relatively the same as in March - an enjoyable 63.1°F (17.3°C). Weather in April »
Weather in May
May, the last month of the spring in Santa Cruz, is also an enjoyable month, with an average temperature varying between 49.1°F (9.5°C) and 64.9°F (18.3°C). In Santa Cruz, California, the average high-temperature in May is essentially the same as in April - a still enjoyable 64.9°F (18.3°C). Weather in May »
Weather in June
June, the first month of the summer in Santa Cruz, is a pleasant month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 51.4°F (10.8°C) and an average high of 70°F (21.1°C). In Santa Cruz, the average high-temperature in June is relatively the same as in May - a pleasant 70°F (21.1°C). Weather in June »
Weather in July
July, the same as June, in Santa Cruz, California, is another pleasant summer month, with an average temperature varying between 53.4°F (11.9°C) and 72.5°F (22.5°C). In July, the average high-temperature is practically the same as in June - a still pleasant 72.5°F (22.5°C). Weather in July »
Weather in August
The last month of the summer, August, is also an agreeable month in Santa Cruz, California, with temperature in the range of an average high of 73°F (22.8°C) and an average low of 54.7°F (12.6°C). August and September, with an average high-temperature of 73°F (22.8°C), are the warmest months. Weather in August »
Weather in September
The first month of the autumn, September, is also an agreeable month in Santa Cruz, California, with an average temperature fluctuating between 73°F (22.8°C) and 55.2°F (12.9°C). The warmest months are August and September, with an average high-temperature of 73°F (22.8°C). Weather in September »
Weather in October
October, the same as September, in Santa Cruz, California, is another pleasant autumn month, with an average temperature ranging between min 53.8°F (12.1°C) and max 69.4°F (20.8°C). In Santa Cruz, the average high-temperature in October is relatively the same as in September - a still pleasant 69.4°F (20.8°C). Weather in October »
Weather in November
The last month of the autumn, November, is another comfortable month in Santa Cruz, California, with an average temperature ranging between max 62.8°F (17.1°C) and min 49.6°F (9.8°C). In Santa Cruz, the average high-temperature in November slightly decreases from an agreeable 69.4°F (20.8°C) in October to an enjoyable 62.8°F (17.1°C). Weather in November »
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Santa Cruz, is also a moderate month, with an average temperature varying between 57.2°F (14°C) and 46.2°F (7.9°C). The coldest month is December, with an average high-temperature of 57.2°F (14°C) and an average low-temperature of 46.2°F (7.9°C). Weather in December »
[Resources]FAQ
How much does it rain in Santa Cruz?
In Santa Cruz, during the entire year, the rain falls for 77.9 days and collects up to 14.45" (367mm) of precipitation.
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Santa Cruz?
The months with the lowest UV index in Santa Cruz, California, are February and November, with an average maximum UV index of 3.
What is the most humid month in Santa Cruz?
The most humid month is March, with an average relative humidity of 75%.
When is Daylight Saving Time (DST) in Santa Cruz?
On Sunday, March 13. 2022, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Santa Cruz, and the time zone changes from PST to PDT. Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 6. 2022, at 2:00 am, and the time zone reverts from PDT to PST.
When is the ocean coldest in Santa Cruz?
April is the month with the coldest seawater, with an average ocean temperature of 54°F (12.2°C).
When are the longest days in Santa Cruz?
June has the longest days of the year in Santa Cruz, with an average of 14h and 40min of daylight.
What is the month with the highest UV index in Santa Cruz?
June through September, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index in Santa Cruz, California.
What is the driest month in Santa Cruz?
The months with the least rainfall in Santa Cruz are July and August Rain falls for 2.8 days and accumulates 0.04" (1mm) of rain.
What month has the most sunshine in Santa Cruz?
The month with the most sunshine is July, with an average of 11.7h of sunshine.
What is the warmest month in Santa Cruz?
Warmest months in Santa Cruz are August and September, with an average high-temperature of 73°F (22.8°C).
What month is the ocean warmest in Santa Cruz?
September is the month with the warmest seawater in Santa Cruz, California, with an average ocean temperature of 58.1°F (14.5°C).
What is the least humid month in Santa Cruz?
With an average relative humidity of 68%, October is the least humid month in Santa Cruz.
What is the coldest month in Santa Cruz?
With an average high-temperature of 57.2°F (14°C) and an average low-temperature of 46.2°F (7.9°C), December is the coldest month.
What is the rainiest month in Santa Cruz?
December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 10.3 days and accumulates 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation.
What is the month with the shortest days in Santa Cruz?
With an average of 9h and 40min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
What is the month with the least sunshine in Santa Cruz?
December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.8h of sunshine.
Average temperature
Santa Cruz, CA
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are August and September (73°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (57.2°F).
The month with the highest average low temperature is September (55.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (45.5°F).
Average pressure
Santa Cruz, CA
- Average pressure in January:
30.13"Hg - Average pressure in February:
30.08"Hg - Average pressure in March:
30.08"Hg - Average pressure in April:
30.04"Hg - Average pressure in May:
29.99"Hg - Average pressure in June:
29.93"Hg
- Average pressure in July:
29.94"Hg - Average pressure in August:
29.93"Hg - Average pressure in September:
29.92"Hg - Average pressure in October:
29.98"Hg - Average pressure in November:
30.07"Hg - Average pressure in December:
30.11"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed
Santa Cruz, CA
- Average wind speed in January:
5.7mph - Average wind speed in February:
6.8mph - Average wind speed in March:
7mph - Average wind speed in April:
7.4mph - Average wind speed in May:
7.2mph - Average wind speed in June:
6.8mph
- Average wind speed in July:
5.5mph - Average wind speed in August:
5.5mph - Average wind speed in September:
5.7mph - Average wind speed in October:
5.7mph - Average wind speed in November:
5.7mph - Average wind speed in December:
6.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.5mph).
Average humidity
Santa Cruz, CA
The month with the highest relative humidity is March (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).
Average rainfall
Santa Cruz, CA
- Average rainfall in January:
2.56" - Average rainfall in February:
2.64" - Average rainfall in March:
2.48" - Average rainfall in April:
0.94" - Average rainfall in May:
0.67" - Average rainfall in June:
0.08"
- Average rainfall in July:
0.04" - Average rainfall in August:
0.04" - Average rainfall in September:
0.12" - Average rainfall in October:
0.47" - Average rainfall in November:
1.61" - Average rainfall in December:
2.8"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.8").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0.04").
Average rainfall days
Santa Cruz, CA
- Average rainfall days in January:
9.3 days - Average rainfall days in February:
8.8 days - Average rainfall days in March:
13.4 days - Average rainfall days in April:
9 days - Average rainfall days in May:
6.5 days - Average rainfall days in June:
2.8 days
- Average rainfall days in July:
2.8 days - Average rainfall days in August:
1.2 days - Average rainfall days in September:
2.7 days - Average rainfall days in October:
4.5 days - Average rainfall days in November:
6.6 days - Average rainfall days in December:
10.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (13.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (1.2 days).
Average sea temperature
Santa Cruz, CA
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is September (58.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is April (53.9°F).
Average daylight / Average sunshine
Santa Cruz, CA
- Average daylight in January:
9h and 58min - Average daylight in February:
10h and 52min - Average daylight in March:
11h and 59min - Average daylight in April:
13h and 10min - Average daylight in May:
14h and 10min - Average daylight in June:
14h and 40min
- Average daylight in July:
14h and 24min - Average daylight in August:
13h and 32min - Average daylight in September:
12h and 24min - Average daylight in October:
11h and 14min - Average daylight in November:
10h and 12min - Average daylight in December:
9h and 40min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 40min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 40min).
- Average sunshine in January:
6h and 6min - Average sunshine in February:
6h and 12min - Average sunshine in March:
7h and 36min - Average sunshine in April:
10h and 0min - Average sunshine in May:
10h and 18min - Average sunshine in June:
11h and 30min
- Average sunshine in July:
11h and 42min - Average sunshine in August:
11h and 36min - Average sunshine in September:
10h and 54min - Average sunshine in October:
7h and 0min - Average sunshine in November:
6h and 30min - Average sunshine in December:
5h and 48min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).
Average sunshine days
Santa Cruz, CA
- Average sunshine days in January:
20.5 days - Average sunshine days in February:
17.8 days - Average sunshine days in March:
16.4 days - Average sunshine days in April:
19.9 days - Average sunshine days in May:
22.1 days - Average sunshine days in June:
25.3 days
- Average sunshine days in July:
27.4 days - Average sunshine days in August:
27.8 days - Average sunshine days in September:
26.3 days - Average sunshine days in October:
25.3 days - Average sunshine days in November:
22 days - Average sunshine days in December:
19.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is August (27.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (16.4 days).
Average UV index
Santa Cruz, CA
The months with the highest UV index are June, July, August and September (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are February and November (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover
Santa Cruz, CA
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 38).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 15).
Average visibility
Santa Cruz, CA
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
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