Average Temperature by month, Santa Cruz water temperature (2024)

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The weather conditions in Santa Cruz are characterized by a mild and moderate climate. During the winter season, precipitation levels in Santa Cruz are notably higher compared to those experienced during summer. The Köppen-Geiger climate classification identifies this particular weather pattern as belonging to the category of Csc. The mean yearly temperature observed in Santa Cruz is recorded to be 13.2 °C | 55.8 °F. The rainfall here is around 715 mm | 28.1 inch per year.

Santa Cruz is in the northern hemisphere. -> It is situated in the upper half of the planet.Summer begins in September and ends at the end of June. The months of summer are: June, July, August, September.

Climate graph // Weather by Month Santa Cruz

Average Temperature by month, Santa Cruz water temperature (1)

The month with the least amount of precipitation is July exhibiting a mere 1 mm | 0.0 inch rainfall. The majority of rainfall occurs during the month with the highest precipitation, which is January, and has an average amount of 149 mm | 5.9 inch.

average temperature by month Santa Cruz

Average Temperature by month, Santa Cruz water temperature (2)

The month of September boasts the highest average temperature, with a recorded maximum of 16.5 °C | 61.6 °F. During the month of January, the mean temperature registers at a minimum value of 10.6 °C | 51.0 °F. This represents the coldest monthly average throughout the entire year.

Weather by month // weather averages Santa Cruz

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Avg. Temperature °C (°F)Min. Temperature °C (°F)Max. Temperature °C (°F)Precipitation / Rainfall mm (in)Humidity (%)Rainy days (d)avg. Sun hours (hours)
January

10.6

(51)

8.3

(46.9)

13.8

(56.8)

149

(5.9)

77%87.0
February

10.6

(51.1)

8.3

(47)

13.7

(56.6)

149

(5.9)

79%87.0
March

11.3

(52.3)

9

(48.2)

14.4

(57.9)

100

(3.9)

78%68.0
April

11.7

(53.1)

9.4

(48.9)

14.9

(58.8)

47

(1.9)

76%49.0
May

13

(55.4)

10.6

(51.1)

16.1

(61.1)

24

(0.9)

77%210.0
June

14.6

(58.2)

11.9

(53.5)

18

(64.4)

6

(0.2)

77%111.0
July

15.6

(60.2)

13.1

(55.6)

19

(66.2)

1

(0)

78%011.0
August

16.3

(61.3)

13.8

(56.9)

19.6

(67.3)

2

(0.1)

78%010.0
September

16.5

(61.6)

13.9

(57)

20

(68)

3

(0.1)

75%110.0
October

15.2

(59.4)

12.8

(55)

18.6

(65.6)

31

(1.2)

74%29.0
November

12.8

(55)

10.5

(50.9)

15.9

(60.6)

67

(2.6)

76%48.0
December

10.7

(51.2)

8.6

(47.5)

13.6

(56.4)

136

(5.4)

76%87.0
JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember
Avg. Temperature °C (°F)

10.6 °C

(51) °F

10.6 °C

(51.1) °F

11.3 °C

(52.3) °F

11.7 °C

(53.1) °F

13 °C

(55.4) °F

14.6 °C

(58.2) °F

15.6 °C

(60.2) °F

16.3 °C

(61.3) °F

16.5 °C

(61.6) °F

15.2 °C

(59.4) °F

12.8 °C

(55) °F

10.7 °C

(51.2) °F

Min. Temperature °C (°F)

8.3 °C

(46.9) °F

8.3 °C

(47) °F

9 °C

(48.2) °F

9.4 °C

(48.9) °F

10.6 °C

(51.1) °F

11.9 °C

(53.5) °F

13.1 °C

(55.6) °F

13.8 °C

(56.9) °F

13.9 °C

(57) °F

12.8 °C

(55) °F

10.5 °C

(50.9) °F

8.6 °C

(47.5) °F

Max. Temperature °C (°F)

13.8 °C

(56.8) °F

13.7 °C

(56.6) °F

14.4 °C

(57.9) °F

14.9 °C

(58.8) °F

16.1 °C

(61.1) °F

18 °C

(64.4) °F

19 °C

(66.2) °F

19.6 °C

(67.3) °F

20 °C

(68) °F

18.6 °C

(65.6) °F

15.9 °C

(60.6) °F

13.6 °C

(56.4) °F

Precipitation / Rainfall mm (in)

149

(5)

149

(5)

100

(3)

47

(1)

24

(0)

6

(0)

1

(0)

2

(0)

3

(0)

31

(1)

67

(2)

136

(5)

Humidity(%)77%79%78%76%77%77%78%78%75%74%76%76%
Rainy days (d)786421001257
avg. Sun hours (hours)6.97.38.49.510.110.810.710.39.78.77.66.7

Data: 1991 - 2021 Min. Temperature °C (°F), Max. Temperature °C (°F), Precipitation / Rainfall mm (in), Humidity, Rainy days.Data: 1999 - 2019: avg. Sun hours

There is a notable variation in precipitation levels between the driest and wettest months, amounting to 148 mm | 6 inch. Throughout the year, there is a fluctuation in average temperatures by 5.9 °C | 10.6 °F.

The month of highest relative humidity is February (78.95 %). The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74.13 %).The month which sees the most rainfall is February (0.17 days). The driest month of the year is July (10.07 days).

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Hours of sunshine in Santa Cruz

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Average Temperature by month, Santa Cruz water temperature (3)

Average Temperature by month, Santa Cruz water temperature (4)

In Santa Cruz, the month with the most daily hours of sunshine is June with an average of 10.7 hours of sunshine. In total there are 331.8 hours of sunshine throughout June.

The month exhibiting the least number of daily sunshine hours in Santa Cruz is January, presenting an average of only 6.66 hours per day. The total accumulation of sunlight during this period amounts to approximately 206.39.

Around 3245.91 hours of sunshine are counted in Santa Cruz throughout the year. On average there are 106.62 hours of sunshine per month.

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Water temperature Santa Cruz(Monterey Bay)

Average Temperature by month, Santa Cruz water temperature (5)
Max. Water temperature °C (°F)Avg. Water Temperature °C (°F)Min. Water Temperature °C (°F)
January

12.3

54.1

12.2

54

12.1

53.8

February

12.3

54.1

12.1

53.8

11.9

53.4

March

12.1

53.8

12

53.6

11.8

53.2

April

11.7

53.1

11.4

52.5

11.3

52.3

May

11.7

53.1

11.5

52.7

11.4

52.5

June

12.8

55

12.1

53.8

11.6

52.9

July

14

57.2

13.2

55.8

12.6

54.7

August

14.4

57.9

14.2

57.6

13.9

57

September

14.5

58.1

14.3

57.7

14.2

57.6

October

14.3

57.7

13.9

57

13.6

56.5

November

13.7

56.7

13.4

56.1

12.9

55.2

December

12.9

55.2

12.7

54.9

12.3

54.1

JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember
Min. Water Temperature °C (°F)

12.1

53.8

11.9

53.4

11.8

53.2

11.3

52.3

11.4

52.5

11.6

52.9

12.6

54.7

13.9

57

14.2

57.6

13.6

56.5

12.9

55.2

12.3

54.1

Avg. Water Temperature °C (°F)

12.2

54

12.1

53.8

12

53.6

11.4

52.5

11.5

52.7

12.1

53.8

13.2

55.8

14.2

57.6

14.3

57.7

13.9

57

13.4

56.1

12.7

54.9

Max. Water temperature °C (°F)

12.3

54.1

12.3

54.1

12.1

53.8

11.7

53.1

11.7

53.1

12.8

55

14

57.2

14.4

57.9

14.5

58.1

14.3

57.7

13.7

56.7

12.9

55.2

An average of 12.80°C | 55.04°F water temperatures is reached in Santa Cruz (Monterey Bay) over the year.

At 14.50°C | 58.10°F, the average monthly water temperature reaches its highest value in the year in September. Whereas in April the lowest value is measured with about 11.30°C | 52.34°F.

With 14.50°C | 58.10°F, the water temperature reaches its highest value in the year around September 24. Whereas around April 16, the lowest value is around 11.30°C | 52.34°F.

The water temperatures for Santa Cruz were established based on the specific properties of Monterey Bay.

Airport close to Santa Cruz

The closest Airports of Santa Cruz are: San Jose International Airport (SJC) 44.55km,Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) 45.90km,San Francisco International Airport (SFO) 78.04km

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Average Temperature by month, Santa Cruz water temperature (2024)

FAQs

What is the average water temperature in Santa Cruz? ›

Santa Cruz water temperatures peak in the range 20 to 22°C (68 to 72°F) on around the 18th of August and are at their minimum on about the 21st of February, in the range 14 to 16°C (57 to 61°F). Santa Cruz water temperatures are warmest in the third week of August.

What is the water weather in Santa Cruz? ›

Seas: WNW 4 feet at 8 seconds. Breezy WNW winds with moderate choppy seas. Small mid period waves. Winds: WNW 13 to 18 knots.

What is the water temperature in Pleasure Point Santa Cruz? ›

Today's Pleasure Point-Insides sea temperature is 54 °F.

What is the most comfortable ocean water temperature? ›

What is the best water temperature for swimming in the ocean? There's no real optimal temperature, but many people feel “comfortable” swimming in water that is 70° to 78° Fahrenheit.

Is Santa Cruz warm enough to swim? ›

From surf-forcast.com "Santa Cruz Harbour water temperatures peak in the range 14 to 17°C (57 to 63°F) on around the 23rd of September and are at their lowest on about the 7th of April, in the range 10 to 14°C (50 to 57°F)." But as you can see on the chart the average only oscillates between 54-59°F, a pretty narrow ...

Is 130 degrees hot for water? ›

Many elderly homeowners are also prone to hot water burns, but perhaps not as easily as children. For older people with sensitive skin, we recommend setting your water heater at or below 130 degrees Fahrenheit.

What is the water temperature at Cowell Beach Santa Cruz? ›

Today's Cowells Cove sea temperature is 55 °F.

How deep is Santa Cruz water? ›

It is 250 miles long. At its widest it is 7,5 miles wide. The deep part of the bay is at 12,743 feet.

Is Santa Cruz water safe to drink? ›

The water that we provide to your meter consistently meets or surpasses all State and Federal drinking water standards. However, for those who would like to have the water within their residence tested, you may contact a state certified drinking water commercial laboratory.

What is the water temperature in Capitola California? ›

Today's Capitola Rivermouth sea temperature is 56 °F.

How cold is Lake Tahoe water? ›

Cold Water – Defined as water that is 70 degrees and below. Tahoe water temps range from 40 degrees in winter to 70 degrees in summer. Lake Tahoe water is always cold! Survival – Time in cold water is greatly increased when you wear a life jacket.

How thick of a wetsuit do I need? ›

A 3mm or 2mm shorty for summer, a 3mm fullsuit with watertight seams for dawn patrols and general later spring and early Autumn surfing. A 4mm suit for early spring and late Autumn before the winter really kicks in. A 5mm wetsuit for winter in most locations is fine, especially when couple with boots gloves and a hood.

Is 70 degree water too cold to swim? ›

According to the National Center for Cold Water Safety, water temperatures below 70 degrees Fahrenheit should be treated with caution. Water temperatures between 50 and 60 degrees Fahrenheit makes it difficult to control your breathing, and anything lower than 40 degrees is painfully cold.

Can you swim in 65 degree water? ›

For safety's sake, most swimmers should wait until the water temperature reaches at least 70 degrees Fahrenheit. But even that can be too chilly for most people to enjoy the experience. If you give the water time to warm up, you'll stay safer and have more fun.

Is 60 degree water too cold to swim in? ›

+Facts. Body heat can be lost 4 times faster in cold water than in cold air. Wearing a life jacket significantly increases chances of survival. Cold shock can be just as severe and dangerous from water temperatures of 50-60F (10-15C) as it is from water at 35F (2C).

What is the most reasonable temperature for drinking water? ›

The best temperature range for water to be absorbed and rehydrate effectively is between 10-22 degrees Celsius (50 - 72 degrees Fahrenheit). While people have different preferences for water temperature, room temperature or slightly cool water is considered ideal for consumption.

What water temperature is uncomfortable? ›

Water conducts heat away from (or into) your body about 8 times faster than air at the same temperature, so we're much more sensitive to the water temperature. Anything below 70°F is cold when you get in and stays feeling cold. You can enjoy it but not endlessly.

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