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Average weather for Santa Cruz in January

It's hot in January in Santa Cruz with an average temperature of 30°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 29°C to a high of 32°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 21°C and 22°C.

Daily Temperature in January in Santa Cruz

Start of January

The month of January starts in Santa Cruz with hot temps, averaging around 31°C during the day and nights around 22°C. There are plenty of days with a good chance of precipitation.

Mid January

By mid-January, daytime temps stay steady at around 31°C, with nights around 22°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.

End of January

By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Santa Cruz is around 30°C, while nighttime temps are about 22°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.

In January, there is an average of 263 mm of precipitation, spread over 21 days. Of the total precipitation, about 0,8 cm falls as snow in January. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the West.

Santa Cruz in January

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Temperature Average temperature
30°C 5°C
Sun Max. temperature
32°C 11°C
Sun Min. temperature
29°C -5°C
Rain Total precipitation
263 mm 97 mm
Rain Rainy days
21 days 12 days
Snow Total snowfall
0,8 cm 16 cm
Snow Snowy days
1 day 8 days

UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

Is January a good time to visit Santa Cruz?

Looking for sun? January isn’t a good month to be in Santa Cruz. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.

Temperature records

With 38°C in 2016, Santa Cruz reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 6°C in 2023. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 0°C to a highest value of 28°C.

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Daily Temperature in January in Santa Cruz

This chart shows the average daily high and low temperatures in January for Santa Cruz, in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the highs, and the blue line shows the lows. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, provide the average temperatures for this month.

Daily Temperature in January in Santa Cruz

Daily Precipitation in January in Santa Cruz

The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January for Santa Cruz, measured in millimeters over the past few years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are listed at the bottom of the chart.

A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that it rained more often. But remember, it’s just an average, and every day can be different. Based on historical weather data for January, you can expect about 21 days of precipitation in Santa Cruz.

Daily Precipitation in January in Santa Cruz

Daily Snowfall in January in Santa Cruz

This chart shows the average daily snowfall in January in Santa Cruz, measured in centimeters. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in January.

Daily Snowfall in January in Santa Cruz

Daily UV index in January in Santa Cruz

This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Santa Cruz, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

Daily UV Index in January in Santa Cruz

Temperature in January in Santa Cruz over the years

This chart shows the average temperature in January in Santa Cruz, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past few years.

Temperature in January in Santa Cruz Over the Years

Total precipitation in January in Santa Cruz over the years

This chart shows the average precipitation in January in Santa Cruz, measured in millimeters over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, whether it’s snow or hail.

Precipitation in January in Santa Cruz over the years

Snowfall in January in Santa Cruz per year

This chart shows the average snowfall in January in Santa Cruz, measured in centimeters, over the past few years.

Snowfall in January in Santa Cruz over the past years

Daily weather in January for Santa Cruz

Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Santa Cruz. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

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Average weather in Santa Cruz by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Santa Cruz. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.


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