Santa Cruz weather in February
February in Santa Cruz: hot, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#10 of 12 months in Santa Cruz · #518 of 897 destinations to visit in February · comfort 72/100 (tier B)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Santa Cruz climate normals — February
| Daytime high | 30°C / 85°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 22°C / 72°F | |
| Rainfall | 126 mm / 5 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 14 days | |
| Humidity | 76% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 20°C / 68°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.7 h | |
| Wind | 18 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 32 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Santa Cruz in February — FAQ
- Is February a good time to visit Santa Cruz?
- February in Santa Cruz: hot, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Santa Cruz on SeasonMap's comfort score (72/100).
- What is the weather like in Santa Cruz in February?
- In February, Santa Cruz averages a daily high of 29.6°C and a low of 22.1°C, with about 126.2 mm of rain over roughly 13.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Santa Cruz in February?
- Santa Cruz has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 32 in February.