Santa Cruz California in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Santa Cruz California in january 2026
The weather in Santa Cruz California in the month of january comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout january
tolerable weather
Weather at 6am
49°F
Clear/Sunny
49% of time
24%
11%
9%
Weather at 12pm
61°F
Clear/Sunny
53% of time
22%
13%
8%
Weather at 6pm
52°F
Clear/Sunny
51% of time
24%
12%
7%
Weather at 3am
49°F
50%
24%
14%
7%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Santa Cruz California in january
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Santa Cruz California in january.
The climate of Santa Cruz California in january is tolerable
The weather in january in Santa Cruz California is quite dry (with 5.9in of rainfall over 5 days). The weather's not getting better compared to the previous month since in december there is an average of 4.6in of precipitation over 6 days.
The climate is rather cool here january, but it is bearable by dressing hot. Temperatures are up to 61°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 49°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in january in Santa Cruz California is 54°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Santa Cruz California in january with a maximum record of 76°F in 2018 and a minimum record of 34°F in 2016. You can hope to have about 8 days with temperatures up to 65°F, or 26% of the month.
In january in Santa Cruz California, the days on average last 09:55. Sunrise is at 08:20 and sunset is at 18:15.
With a correct weather, this month is okay (but not good) to go in that area.
January: another location in California?
If you want to go to California in january, there are destinations with better weather than Santa Cruz California:
In january, Los Angeles , San Diego, Channel Islands National Park, Encinitas, Gaviota and Hollywood have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Santa Cruz California in january
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are compiled from the weather statements of the last years of the month of january.
| January | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 54°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 61°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 76°F (2018) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 34°F (2016) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 8 day(s) (26%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 55°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 51°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 58°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 14km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 5.9in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (18%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 4.1in (2017) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 77% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.42km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 32% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 10 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 08:20 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:15 | ||||
| Length of day | 09:55 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in january | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last january?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Santa Cruz California in january 2025:
41°F to 59°F
49°F to 68°F
52°F to 54°F
41°F to 52°F
38°F to 56°F
43°F to 58°F
45°F to 59°F
43°F to 59°F
45°F to 67°F
47°F to 59°F
41°F to 63°F
40°F to 59°F
38°F to 59°F
41°F to 63°F
41°F to 65°F
45°F to 63°F
38°F to 49°F
41°F to 49°F
43°F to 52°F
40°F to 61°F
43°F to 63°F
40°F to 67°F
45°F to 68°F
45°F to 58°F
41°F to 45°F
43°F to 49°F
36°F to 52°F
40°F to 52°F
36°F to 43°F
47°F to 52°F
41°F to 49°F
Map: other cities in California in january
Cities near Santa Cruz California:
| Pacific Grove in january | tolerable weather |
| San Jose in january | tolerable weather |
| Pescadero in january | tolerable weather |
| Silicon Valley in january | tolerable weather |
| Carmel-by-the-Sea in january | tolerable weather |
| Half Moon Bay in january | tolerable weather |
| Moss Beach in january | tolerable weather |
| Big Sur in january | tolerable weather |
| Oakland in january | tolerable weather |
| San Francisco in january | tolerable weather |
| Golden Gate National Recreation Area in january | tolerable weather |
| Stinson Beach in january | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
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Weather data for Santa Cruz California in january:
Weather data for Santa Cruz California for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Santa Cruz California. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Santa Cruz California can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Santa Cruz California.