Santa Cruz Weather in February

What's the weather like in Santa Cruz (California) in February 2024?

The climate in Santa Cruz during February can be summarized as mild and wet.

February is in the winter in Santa Cruz and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 5°C (42°F) is normal.

Santa Cruz weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 16.7°C 62°F
Nightly temperature 5.4°C 41.6°F
Average temperature 11°C 51.8°F
Daily sunshine 7.9 hrs
Avg rainfall 128 mm 5 ins
Rainy days 9 days
Sea temperature 12.5°C 54.5°F
Humidity 77%
Windspeed 13.7kph 9 mph

On average February is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Santa Cruz with around 128mm 5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.

February temperatures in Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz average temperature in February

February rainfall

Santa Cruz average rain in February

February hourly sunshine

Santa Cruz average rain in February

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Santa Cruz in February 2024.

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Santa Cruz weather stats

Santa Cruz weather statistics
Hottest month: August 23.6°C 74.5°F
Driest month: July 3mm 0.1ins
Sunniest month: April 11.1hrs
Coldest month: December 14.8°C 58.6°F
Wettest month: January 156mm 6.1ins
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