Climate Santa Cruz - California
| JanJa | FebFe | MarMa | AprAp | MayMa | JunJu | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high in ºF Av. high Hi | 63 | 64 | 66 | 69 | 72 | 75 |
| Average low in ºF Av. low Lo | 41 | 43 | 44 | 46 | 49 | 52 |
| Av. precipitation in inch Av. precip. Pre. | 6.28 | 6.24 | 4.63 | 1.97 | 0.84 | 0.19 |
| JulJu | AugAu | SepSe | OctOc | NovNo | DecDe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high in ºF Av. high Hi | 75 | 76 | 76 | 73 | 67 | 62 |
| Average low in ºF Av. low Lo | 54 | 54 | 53 | 49 | 45 | 41 |
| Av. precipitation in inch Av. precip. Pre. | 0.01 | 0.04 | 0.27 | 1.45 | 3.75 | 5.68 |
What is the average weather in Santa Cruz, California?
Santa Cruz experiences a warm-summer climate with dry summers and wetter winters, a pattern strongly influenced by its coastal location. Summers are warm, while winters are cool, with frequent rain or drizzle common during the cooler season. The warmest month arrives later than usual in September, a distinctive feature of the area.
Santa Cruz Climate Graph - California Climate Chart
Daily normals Santa Cruz - California - January
Day | High ºF | Low ºF | Prec/mo inch | Prec/yr inch | Snow/mo inch | Snow/yr inch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | 61.6 | 40.7 | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 2 Jan | 61.7 | 40.8 | 0.41 | 0.41 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 3 Jan | 61.7 | 40.8 | 0.61 | 0.61 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 4 Jan | 61.8 | 40.9 | 0.82 | 0.82 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 5 Jan | 61.9 | 40.9 | 1.02 | 1.02 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 6 Jan | 61.9 | 40.9 | 1.22 | 1.22 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 7 Jan | 62.0 | 41.0 | 1.42 | 1.42 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 8 Jan | 62.1 | 41.0 | 1.63 | 1.63 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 9 Jan | 62.1 | 41.1 | 1.85 | 1.85 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 10 Jan | 62.2 | 41.1 | 2.08 | 2.08 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 11 Jan | 62.3 | 41.2 | 2.31 | 2.31 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 12 Jan | 62.3 | 41.2 | 2.53 | 2.53 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 13 Jan | 62.4 | 41.3 | 2.75 | 2.75 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 14 Jan | 62.4 | 41.3 | 2.97 | 2.97 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 15 Jan | 62.5 | 41.4 | 3.19 | 3.19 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 16 Jan | 62.6 | 41.4 | 3.40 | 3.40 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 17 Jan | 62.6 | 41.5 | 3.60 | 3.60 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 18 Jan | 62.7 | 41.5 | 3.80 | 3.80 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 19 Jan | 62.7 | 41.5 | 4.00 | 4.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 20 Jan | 62.8 | 41.6 | 4.20 | 4.20 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 21 Jan | 62.8 | 41.6 | 4.40 | 4.40 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 22 Jan | 62.9 | 41.7 | 4.59 | 4.59 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 23 Jan | 62.9 | 41.7 | 4.79 | 4.79 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 24 Jan | 63.0 | 41.8 | 4.99 | 4.99 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 25 Jan | 63.0 | 41.8 | 5.19 | 5.19 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 26 Jan | 63.0 | 41.8 | 5.39 | 5.39 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 27 Jan | 63.1 | 41.9 | 5.59 | 5.59 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 28 Jan | 63.1 | 41.9 | 5.79 | 5.79 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 29 Jan | 63.2 | 42.0 | 6.00 | 6.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 30 Jan | 63.2 | 42.0 | 6.21 | 6.21 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 31 Jan | 63.2 | 42.0 | 6.42 | 6.42 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Weather history Santa Cruz - April 2022
| Day | High ºF | Low ºF | Precip. inch | Snow inch | Snow d. inch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Apr | - | - | - | - | - |
| 02 Apr | - | - | - | - | - |
| 03 Apr | - | - | - | - | - |
| 04 Apr | - | - | - | - | - |
| 05 Apr | - | - | - | - | - |
| 06 Apr | - | - | - | - | - |
| 07 Apr | - | - | - | - | - |
| 08 Apr | 90.0 | - | 0.00 | - | - |
| 09 Apr | - | - | - | - | - |
| 10 Apr | - | - | - | - | - |
| 11 Apr | - | - | - | - | - |
| 12 Apr | - | - | - | - | - |
| 13 Apr | 64.0 | 37.9 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 14 Apr | - | - | - | - | - |
| 15 Apr | - | - | - | - | - |
| 16 Apr | - | - | - | - | - |
| 17 Apr | - | - | - | - | - |
| 18 Apr | - | - | - | - | - |
| 19 Apr | - | - | - | - | - |
| 20 Apr | - | - | - | - | - |
| 21 Apr | - | - | - | - | - |
| 22 Apr | - | - | - | - | - |
| 23 Apr | - | - | - | - | - |
| 24 Apr | - | - | - | - | - |
| 25 Apr | - | - | - | - | - |
| 26 Apr | - | - | - | - | - |
| 27 Apr | - | - | - | - | - |
| 28 Apr | - | - | - | - | - |
| 29 Apr | - | - | - | - | - |
| 30 Apr | - | - | - | - | - |
Past weather Santa Cruz
| Apr 22 | Normal | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Average high temperature Av. high temp. | 77.0 ºF | 63 ºF | |
| Average low temperature Av. low temp. | - ºF | 41 ºF | |
| Total precipitation Total precip. | 0.00 inch | 6.28 inch | |
| Total snowfall Total snowfall | - inch | 0 inch | |
| Highest max temperature Highest max temp. | 90.0 ºF | - | |
| Lowest max temperature Lowest max temp. | 64.0 ºF | - | |
| Highest min temperature Highest min temp. | 37.9 ºF | - | |
| Lowest min temperature Lowest min temp. | 37.9 ºF | - | |
Past weather April 2022 incomplete - Missing data
Geo Santa Cruz - California
| Country | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| State | California | |
| County | Santa Cruz | |
| City | Santa Cruz | |
| Zip Code | 95060 | |
| Longitude | -122.03 dec. degr. | |
| Latitude | 36.97 dec. degr. | |
| Altitude - Elevation | 16ft | |
| ICAO | - | |
| IATA | - |
Date and Time Santa Cruz - California
| Local Time | 02:49 PM | |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:49 AM | |
| Sunset | 07:17 PM | |
| Day/Night | Day | |
| Timezone | Pacific Daylight Time | |
| Timezone DB | America - Los Angeles |
Map of Santa Cruz - California
USGS National Map — Open interactive map
Santa Cruz weather averages
| Annual high temperature | 70ºF |
| Annual low temperature | 48ºF |
| Average annual precip. | 31.35 inch |
Station Data
Monthly averages Santa Cruz
Longitude: -122.03, Latitude: 36.97
Average weather Santa Cruz, CA - 95060
Monthly: 1991-2020 normals
History: 2007-2022
Abbreviations
Average precipitation in : Av. precipitation in
Jan: January, Feb: February, ...Jan: January, Feb: February, ...Ja: January, Fe: February, ...