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JamaicaThe climate of Santa Cruz
The current climate in Santa Cruz features temperatures ranging from a high of 33°C to a low of 30°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 32°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 24°C and in the warmer months around 27°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Santa Cruz, Jamaica.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Santa Cruz in recent years was 36°C in August 2017. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 25°C in January 2016.
Rainfall amount
On average, Santa Cruz receives 850 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
The hurricane season in Santa Cruz runs from June to November.
Best time to visit Santa Cruz?
The best time to visit Santa Cruz for sunny weather is January through September, November and December. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Santa Cruz. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
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Climate Table of Santa Cruz
The climate table of Santa Cruz shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 31 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 31 | 19 | 41 | 28 | 99 | 42 | 51 | 114 | 109 | 169 | 96 | 51 |
| UV Index | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Santa Cruz, Jamaica. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Santa Cruz
Yearly Temperature in Santa Cruz
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Santa Cruz, Jamaica. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Santa Cruz
Total Yearly Precipitation in Santa Cruz
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Santa Cruz, Jamaica. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Santa Cruz
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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.