Santa Cruz Weather in January

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

The climate in Santa Cruz during January can be summarized as cool and wet.

January is in the winter in Santa Cruz and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (60°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

Santa Cruz weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 15.4°C 59.6°F
Nightly temperature 4.1°C 39.3°F
Average temperature 9.7°C 49.5°F
Daily sunshine 6.3 hrs
Avg rainfall 156 mm 6.1 ins
Rainy days 9 days
Sea temperature 12.6°C 54.7°F
Humidity 78%
Windspeed 11.9kph 7 mph

On average January is the wettest month of the year in Santa Cruz with around 156mm 6.1 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 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz average temperature in January

January rainfall

Santa Cruz average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Santa Cruz average rain in January

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 January 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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