Yearly weather

Calculations are based on the last 8 years of historical weather data.

Weather Score #

Heat Seeker Score is a composite score designed for those who crave hot, sunny weather with minimal rainfall. It prioritizes high temperatures and abundant sunshine.

Perfect for sun worshippers, beach lovers, and those seeking warm, dry climates for outdoor activities and relaxation.

Formula optimized for hot weather enthusiasts who prefer temperatures above 25°C (77°F) with maximum sun exposure and minimal precipitation.

Key factors in the calculation:

High temperatures: Favors locations with warm to hot daily highs
Abundant sunshine: Rewards areas with maximum daylight hours
Low precipitation: Penalizes frequent rain and wet conditions
Warm nights: Considers comfortable evening temperatures

Temperatures #

Santa Cruz experiences comfortable temperatures for most of the year, with average temperatures consistently above 17°C.
However, from September to November, the maximum temperatures exceed 30°C, resulting in periods of discomfort due to the heat.
The hottest months appear to be September and October, with maximum temperatures reaching 33.7°C and 33.5°C respectively.
There are no months with discomforting low temperatures.

Maximum Temperatures

Minimum Temperatures

Maximum/minimum temperature averages are computed by averaging the max/min temperature of each day for a given period.

Conditions #

Santa Cruz experiences a distinct dry season from June to September with precipitation levels consistently below 2mm
Sun hours are lowest from March to May, ranging from 3.3h to 3.6h, gradually increasing to a peak of 9.6h in September
The highest amounts of rainfall occur in January and December, both exceeding 5mm.

Sunny Weather

Period	Santa Cruz
Jan	4.7 hours/day
Feb	4.3 hours/day
Mar	3.3 hours/day
Apr	3.8 hours/day
May	3.5 hours/day
Jun	5.1 hours/day
Jul	6.8 hours/day
Aug	8.8 hours/day
Sep	9.6 hours/day
Oct	7.1 hours/day
Nov	5.7 hours/day
Dec	4.3 hours/day
Average	5.6 hours/day

Sun hours are computed from the number of hours of direct sunlight. The length of the day can affect these measurements; for example, northern cities have longer days in summer.

Precipitation Levels

Average amount of precipitation that falls in a form of a rain, snow, sleet or hail.

Wind Speed

Humidity

Daylight Hours #

In Santa Cruz, the sunrise ranges from the earliest at 05:29 in November to the latest at 06:42 in July, indicating a significant variation in morning light depending on the time of year. Sunset times vary as well, with the earliest occurring at 17:46 in June and the latest at 18:53 in January.
The shortest day lasts 11 hours and 5 minutes in June, while the longest day extends to 13 hours and 10 minutes in December, showcasing a notable difference in day length across seasons. Overall, Santa Cruz experiences distinct seasonal changes that affect both the timing of sunrise and sunset, influencing the overall daylight hours.

Sunrise Time

Sunrise times are output in the local timezone of each place.

Sunset Time

Sunset times are output in the local timezone of each place.

Useful Day Length

Period	Santa Cruz
Jan	11:53 hours
Feb	11:46 hours
Mar	11:26 hours
Apr	11:03 hours
May	10:48 hours
Jun	10:46 hours
Jul	10:54 hours
Aug	11:02 hours
Sep	11:08 hours
Oct	11:14 hours
Nov	11:26 hours
Dec	11:44 hours
Average	11:18 hours

Discards daylight hours before 7 AM. In places that are located to the west of the timezone, the sun rises and sets later compared to the cities that are located to the east. This means that the useful day length is longer in the cities located to the west of the time zone.

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