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Santa Cruz weather
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Next 14 hours
consensus of the three models7-day forecast
where the models agree, and where they splitSanta Cruz, CA is at its warmest in Aug (average highs near 79°F) and coldest in Feb (lows around 43°F), with roughly 46 in of precipitation across the year. Below, compare what NWS, American, European forecast for Santa Cruz right now, and see exactly where they disagree.
Santa Cruz climate by month
average daytime high and overnight low across a typical yearJan
58°
46°
Feb
58°
43°
Mar
58°
45°
Apr
65°
47°
May
66°
50°
Jun
72°
53°
Jul
78°
56°
Aug
79°
57°
Sep
75°
56°
Oct
76°
55°
Nov
65°
48°
Dec
62°
47°
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Common questions
What's the weather in Santa Cruz today?
On this page we show what NWS, American, European each forecast for Santa Cruz today, side by side and updated live. When all three agree the forecast is reliable; when they split, we flag it so you know the day is genuinely less certain.
Will it rain in Santa Cruz today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from NWS, American, European for Santa Cruz and flag the days where the models disagree on whether showers actually arrive, which is exactly when a single app can catch you out.
Which forecast is most accurate for Santa Cruz?
No single model is always right. NWS, American, European each run their own physics, so we line all three up: when they agree the Santa Cruz forecast is reliable, and when they split you should expect surprises. See our tested US accuracy scoreboard for how the models compare.
What is the warmest month in Santa Cruz?
August is typically the warmest month in Santa Cruz, with average highs around 79°F.
How cold does Santa Cruz get?
The coldest month in Santa Cruz is February, when overnight lows average about 43°F.
How much rain does Santa Cruz get?
Santa Cruz sees roughly 46 in of precipitation a year, with January usually the wettest month.
The forecasts Americans check
The two biggest apps keep their model a secret, so we can't show their numbers, only link you to them. The National Weather Service is public, so its data sits right in the comparison above.