Santa Cruz weather

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The weather guide for Santa Cruz, California shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by MeteoBlue. Find out more about our data sources.

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Which is the hottest month in Santa Cruz?

The hottest time of year in Santa Cruz is normally September. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 24°C.

Which month has the most rain in Santa Cruz?

In terms of rainfall, January is usually the wettest month in Santa Cruz with 155mm on average. There are normally 9 days in January with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Santa Cruz?

The sunniest time of year in Santa Cruz is normally April with bright sunshine on average for 79% of daylight hours; that's 10 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Santa Cruz?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Santa Cruz in September when the water temperature reaches 14°C.

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Compare Santa Cruz weather with the USA

Below the Santa Cruz weather chart shows average maximum daytime temperature for Santa Cruz, California, USA and the USA (Washington).

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