Temperatures 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 31°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 24°C and 25°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Santa Cruz in January. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of January
The month of January starts in Santa Cruz with hot temperatures, averaging around 31°C during the day and nights close to 25°C. There’s little chance of precipitation. The weather is mostly sunny and dry. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Mid-January
By mid-January, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 31°C, with nights close to 25°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry with sunshine. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Santa Cruz will be around 30°C, with nights close to 25°C. Barely any chance of precipitation. The weather will mostly be dry with lots of sunshine. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
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Precipitation in January
In January, there is an average of 31 mm of precipitation, spread over 5 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
The precipitation chance averages 15% per day this month. Though that seems low, there are also a few days with a higher chance of precipitation.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in January for Santa Cruz. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Santa Cruz in January |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
30°C | 8°C | |
 High Temp |
31°C | 9°C | |
| Low Temp |
29°C | 6°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
31 mm | 58 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
5 days | 9 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 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?
January is a great month to be in Santa Cruz for sunny weather. You’ll get high temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Santa Cruz in January
With 33°C, Santa Cruz hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in January 2020. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 25°C in 2016. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 17°C to a high of 28°C.
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Daily Temperature in January in Santa Cruz
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in January in Santa Cruz, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in January in Santa Cruz
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January for Santa Cruz, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown 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 rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for January, you can expect around 5 days of rain 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.
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 years.
Total Precipitation in January in Santa Cruz Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in January in Santa Cruz, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in January for 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.
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