What is the weather like in Pensacola vs Santa Cruz, California in January?

In January, Pensacola averages 17°C high / 7°C low with about 128 mm of rain; Santa Cruz, California averages 17°C high / 6°C low with about 192 mm.

Pensacola vs Santa Cruz, California in January

Pensacola is the better pick in January — 63 vs 54 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Pensacola is nice, rainy, clean air, while Santa Cruz, California is nice, soaked, clean air.

Pensacola vs Santa Cruz, California — January climate, side by side

	Pensacola	Santa Cruz, California
Comfort score	63/100 (C)	54/100 (D)
Feels-like high	16°C	16°C
Avg high / low	17° / 7°	17° / 6°
Rainfall	128 mm	192 mm
Rainy days	9	10
Humidity	74%	81%
Air quality (AQI)	35	34

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

Pensacola vs Santa Cruz, California in January — FAQ

Is January better in Pensacola or Santa Cruz, California?: Pensacola is the better pick in January — 63 vs 54 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Pensacola is nice, rainy, clean air, while Santa Cruz, California is nice, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Pensacola vs Santa Cruz, California in January?: In January, Pensacola averages 17°C high / 7°C low with about 128 mm of rain; Santa Cruz, California averages 17°C high / 6°C low with about 192 mm.