Santa Cruz, California vs Virginia Beach in January

Santa Cruz, California and Virginia Beach are nearly tied in January — 54 vs 51 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Santa Cruz, California is nice, soaked, clean air; Virginia Beach is cold, rainy, clean air.

Santa Cruz, California vs Virginia BeachJanuary climate, side by side

Santa Cruz, CaliforniaVirginia Beach
Comfort score54/100 (D)51/100 (D)
Feels-like high16°C7°C
Avg high / low17° / 6°11° / 1°
Rainfall192 mm91 mm
Rainy days108
Humidity81%73%
Air quality (AQI)3432

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

Santa Cruz, California vs Virginia Beach in January — FAQ

Is January better in Santa Cruz, California or Virginia Beach?
Santa Cruz, California and Virginia Beach are nearly tied in January — 54 vs 51 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Santa Cruz, California is nice, soaked, clean air; Virginia Beach is cold, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Santa Cruz, California vs Virginia Beach in January?
In January, Santa Cruz, California averages 17°C high / 6°C low with about 192 mm of rain; Virginia Beach averages 11°C high / 1°C low with about 91 mm.