Temperatures in January
It's hot in January in Santa Cruz with an average temperature of 33°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 31°C to a high of 34°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 19°C and 20°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 33°C during the day and nights close to 19°C. You can expect regular precipitation, but there’s also a chance for some sunny days in the first days of the month.
Since temperatures can differ between day and night, it’s a good idea to dress in layers.
Mid-January
By mid-January, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 33°C, with nights close to 20°C. The chance of precipitation is high during this period.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Santa Cruz will be around 34°C, with nights close to 20°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
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Precipitation in January
In January, there is an average of 202 mm of precipitation, spread over 17 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
Across the whole month, the average precipitation chance is 55% per day.
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 |
33°C | 8°C | |
 High Temp |
34°C | 9°C | |
| Low Temp |
31°C | 6°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
202 mm | 58 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
17 days | 9 days | |
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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?
After some sun? Then January isn’t the best time to be in Santa Cruz. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Santa Cruz in January
With 38°C, Santa Cruz hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in January 2017. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 26°C in 2019. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 15°C to a high of 25°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 17 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
Click on a specific day in January for detailed info on the typical 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
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