Santa Cruz County Gardening Conditions

Gardening success in Santa Cruz County depends on timing, temperature, and moisture more than a calendar date. This local garden conditions dashboard helps you garden based on what’s actually happening where you live.

View current weather, short-term forecasts, recent rainfall totals, soil temperatures, and weather-based garden guidance for Santa Cruz, San Lorenzo Valley, or Watsonville using the area filter above. Conditions can vary dramatically across the county.

Fewer guesses. Better results.