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Santa Cruz weather in May 2025
Expect 21°C daytime maximum temperatures in the shade with on average 11 hours of sunshine per day in Santa Cruz in May based on long-term weather averages. There is usually 2 days with some rainfall and 11 mm of average monthly rainfall in May.
- 21°C max day temperature
21
- 11 hours of sunshine per day
- 2 days with some rainfall
2
- 8°C min night temperature
8
- 14 hours of daylight per day
14
- No heat & humidity
0
- 11 mm of monthly rainfall
11
- 8 (Very High) UV index
8
- 12°C sea temperature
12
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The May weather guide for California (Santa Cruz) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia), the Met Office & the Netherlands Meteorological Institute. Find out more about our data sources.
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How hot is it in Santa Cruz in May?
Daytime temperatures usually reach 21°C in Santa Cruz in May, falling to 8°C at night.
How sunny is it in Santa Cruz in May?
There are normally 11 hours of bright sunshine each day in Santa Cruz in May - that's 76% of daylight hours.
How warm is the sea around Santa Cruz in May?
The average sea temperature around Santa Cruz in May is 12°C.
Does it ever rain in Santa Cruz in May?
There are usually 2 days with some rain in Santa Cruz in May and the average monthly rainfall is 11mm.
Santa Cruz May sunrise & sunset times
Browse the sunrise and sunset times for Santa Cruz in May 2025. Select a month to view Santa Cruz sunrise and sunset times for the next 12 months.
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Date | Sunrise times | Sunset times |
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Thursday, 1st May 2025 | 05:13 | 18:57 |
Friday, 16th May 2025 | 04:59 | 19:10 |
Saturday, 31st May 2025 | 04:50 | 19:22 |
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