Clearwater vs Santa Cruz, California in January

Clearwater is the better pick in January — 70 vs 54 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Clearwater is nice, a little rain, clean air, while Santa Cruz, California is nice, soaked, clean air.

Clearwater vs Santa Cruz, CaliforniaJanuary climate, side by side

ClearwaterSanta Cruz, California
Comfort score70/100 (B)54/100 (D)
Feels-like high19°C16°C
Avg high / low20° / 12°17° / 6°
Rainfall71 mm192 mm
Rainy days610
Humidity76%81%
Air quality (AQI)4334

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Clearwater vs Santa Cruz, California in January — FAQ

Is January better in Clearwater or Santa Cruz, California?
Clearwater is the better pick in January — 70 vs 54 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Clearwater is nice, a little rain, clean air, while Santa Cruz, California is nice, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Clearwater vs Santa Cruz, California in January?
In January, Clearwater averages 20°C high / 12°C low with about 71 mm of rain; Santa Cruz, California averages 17°C high / 6°C low with about 192 mm.