OVERALL LIVING SCOREA
The Brutal Truth About Relocating to Santa Cruz, CA
Thinking of moving to Santa Cruz? Here is your comprehensive relocation weather guide, based on a 30-year historical climate analysis. Here's what it's like to live in Santa Cruz.
🥵 THE MISERY INDEXGrade A
30-Year Historical Average
Avg Days Over 90°F5 (1%)
Avg Days Under 32°F1 (0%)
Wet/Rainy Days47 (13%)
☁️ SEASONAL DEPRESSIONGrade A
30-Year Historical Average
Clear Sun Days319 (87%)
Gloomy Overcast Days15 (4%)
Avg Solar Energy Potential5.13 kWh/m²
🏡 HOMEOWNER NIGHTMARESGrade C
Utility & Damage Risk Averages
Heating Demand (HDD)3345 (Avg)
Cooling Demand (CDD)172 (Low)
Days w/ 40mph+ Gusts9 (2%)
🌱 YARD & GARDENGrade A
30-Year Agricultural Averages
Avg Frost-Free Days300 Days
Avg Last Spring FreezeFeb 11
Avg First Fall FreezeDec 9
Yearly Water Demand42.2"
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