Rain forecast and rainfall this year
Santa Cruz, CA
No rain expected today.
Updated Monday 4:17 PM ET.
Forecast
0 percent chance of rain
TodayHigh 77°, low 49°No rain expected
0 percent chance of rain
TomorrowHigh 77°, low 53°No rain expected
Today in Santa Cruz
This year so far, since Jan 1
8.97 in
−7.90 in below normal for this point in the year (16.87 in).
National rank284th of 363
In California21st of 68
Biggest day1.36 in, Feb 16
Last measurable rain0.11 in, Nov 3, 2026
Month by month
Jan2.85
Feb3.07
Mar0.03
Apr1.35
May0.62
Jun0.04
Jul0.02
Aug0.02
Sep0.05
Oct0.58
Nov0.34
Dec–
This yearNormal
Nearby cities
- San JoseCA7.64 in this year26 miles
- Santa ClaraCA7.64 in this year27 miles
- SunnyvaleCA7.64 in this year29 miles
- SalinasCA8.62 in this year29 miles
- FremontCA7.64 in this year36 miles
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Forecast based on National Weather Service forecast data. Rainfall records are from NOAA Regional Climate Centers for the Watsonville Municipal Airport station, recorded since 1945; normals are NOAA’s 1991–2020 averages. Totals are preliminary. Weather Scoreboard is not affiliated with the National Weather Service or NOAA.