Santa Cruz, AZ weather

Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month

Weather in Santa Cruz now

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Santa Cruz weather by the hour

Santa Cruz weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Santa Cruz.

This week in Santa Cruz

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Santa Cruz

What is the weather usually like in Santa Cruz?

BWh
Hot desert climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

37°56°75°93°112°67°43°Jan71°46°Feb78°51°Mar87°56°Apr96°65°May106°75°Jun107°81°Jul106°81°Aug101°74°Sep89°61°Oct76°50°Nov65°42°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.8"Jan0.9"Feb0.9"Mar0.2"Apr0.1"May0.1"Jun1.0"Jul0.8"Aug0.6"Sep0.7"Oct0.6"Nov0.7"Dec

Best time to visit Santa Cruz: February to April and November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LAVEEN 3 SSE, AZ US (USC00024829), adjusted for the elevation of Santa Cruz.

Santa Cruz weather month by month

January
67° 43°F
0.8 in of rain · 2 wet days
February
71° 46°F
0.9 in of rain · 3 wet days
March
78° 51°F
0.9 in of rain · 2 wet days
April
87° 56°F
0.2 in of rain · 1 wet days
May
96° 65°F
0.1 in of rain · under 1 wet day
June
106° 75°F
0.1 in of rain · under 1 wet day
July
107° 81°F
1.0 in of rain · 2 wet days
August
106° 81°F
0.8 in of rain · 2 wet days
September
101° 74°F
0.6 in of rain · 1 wet days
October
89° 61°F
0.7 in of rain · 1 wet days
November
76° 50°F
0.6 in of rain · 1 wet days
December
65° 42°F
0.7 in of rain · 2 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Santa Cruz through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:30 AM5:45 PM10 h 15 min
February7:10 AM6:14 PM11 h 4 min
March6:37 AM6:37 PM12 h 0 min
April5:56 AM7:00 PM13 h 3 min
May5:27 AM7:22 PM13 h 55 min
June5:17 AM7:40 PM14 h 23 min
July5:29 AM7:40 PM14 h 10 min
August5:50 AM7:15 PM13 h 25 min
September6:11 AM6:36 PM12 h 25 min
October6:32 AM5:56 PM11 h 24 min
November6:58 AM5:27 PM10 h 29 min
December7:23 AM5:24 PM10 h 0 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Phoenix).

What is the weather like in Santa Cruz?

Santa Cruz has a hot desert climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 107°F (42°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 42°F (6°C).

It gets about 7.4 inches (188 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is June.

The best time to visit Santa Cruz is February to April and November. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.

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Questions about the weather in Santa Cruz

What is the hottest month in Santa Cruz?

July, with an average high of 107°F (42°C).

What is the coldest month in Santa Cruz?

December, with an average low of 42°F (6°C).

How much does it rain in Santa Cruz?

About 7.4 inches (188 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Santa Cruz?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Santa Cruz?

February to April and November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Santa Cruz have?

Hot desert (Köppen BWh).

What is the weather like in Santa Cruz in November?

Highs average 76°F and lows 50°F, with about 0.6 inches of precipitation.

What time is sunrise in Santa Cruz?

Around 6:58 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:27 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.

Where does this Santa Cruz weather forecast come from?

From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Santa Cruz.

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