Santa Cruz climate information

Photo by Christina Raschilla, 2018.

The climate of Santa Cruz and the greater Monterey Bay area is Mediterranean and generally mild year round. Winters usually do not dip below 50s and the summers usually not above the mid 80s.

Santa Cruz sees about 31 inches of rain a year, between November and March generally. It usually doesn't rain between April and October. There are over 260 sunny days a year.

The average (weather) comfort score in the U.S. is 54 whereas Santa Cruz is an 88. 

https://www.bestplaces.net/climate/zip-code/california/santa_cruz/95060

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US Climate Data                                          Compare Climates of Different Places

NOAA National Weather Service                National Center for Environmental Information

Climate Change Data and Resilience           Climate Data Guide