Santa Cruz (CA) Climate by Month
The weather in Santa Cruz is characterized by a steady average temperature throughout the year.
It receives a reasonable amount of rainfall.
Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average day and night temperature
The temperature in Santa Cruz remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently pleasant climate. Average daytime temperatures reach a pleasant 20°C in September. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 14°C. At night, expect cooler temperatures, averaging 5°C during this month.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Santa Cruz has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 627 mm of rainfall annually. Santa Cruz can be quite wet during December, receiving approximately 138 mm of precipitation over 12 rainy days. In contrast July, experiences much drier conditions, with 0.4 mm of rainfall, spread across a single rainy day.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
The best time of year to visit Santa Cruz in the United States of America
Other facts from our historical weather data:Yes, the months of May, June, July, August and September are very dry.
September has an average maximum temperature of 20°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 14°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 138 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 0 mm of precipitation.
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