Average Monthly Sunshine in Santa Cruz

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Santa Cruz receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Santa Cruz. Expect long, bright days with 370 hours in July and darker periods with just 150 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2910 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 12.3 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 5.0 hours of sunlight per day.

Santa Cruz’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Santa Cruz enjoys an average of 2910 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Other climate information

December, Santa Cruz’s wettest month, receives 2.3 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 17°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 37°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Precipitation page.