Santa Cruz
27°81°
Rain
Feels Like: 33°92°
Min: 24°75°
Max: 28°83°
The next few hours will be overcast, with today reaching 28°C and dropping to 25°C. The coming days will be light rain throughout the day and possible thunderstorms until night.
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Rain features in Santa Cruz on October 11, 2026, so keep waterproofs handy through the day. The damp theme is strongest where shower chances rise.Rain features in Santa Cruz on October 11, 2026, so keep waterproofs handy through the day. The damp theme is strongest where shower chances rise.
The day peaks near 28°C and cools toward 24°C. Relative humidity sits between 89% and 98%, reaching its peak around 21:00. Expect gentle winds, highest near 15:00 at 13 km/h.The day peaks near 83°F and cools toward 75°F. Relative humidity sits between 89% and 98%, reaching its peak around 21:00. Expect gentle winds, highest near 15:00 at 8 mph.
Afternoon showers stay in play, peaking near 98% around 15:00. Skies remain cluttered, with cover about 95% by 17:00. Horizontal visibility holds close to 16.1 km. The sun rises at 05:50 and sets at 17:29, for a total of 11 hours 38 minutes of sunlight today.Afternoon showers stay in play, peaking near 98% around 15:00. Skies remain cluttered, with cover about 95% by 17:00. Horizontal visibility holds close to 10 mi. The sun rises at 05:50 and sets at 17:29, for a total of 11 hours 38 minutes of sunlight today.
The practical takeaway for Santa Cruz on October 11, 2026 is simple: plan for rain, keep layers handy, and work around a high of about 28°C.The practical takeaway for Santa Cruz on October 11, 2026 is simple: plan for rain, keep layers handy, and work around a high of about 83°F.
Frequently asked questions about weather in Santa Cruz
How warm does it get in Santa Cruz?
The warmest month in Santa Cruz is May, with average high temperatures of 34°C. The average temperature during this period is around 29°C.The warmest month in Santa Cruz is May, with average high temperatures of 93°F. The average temperature during this period is around 85°F.
How cold does it get in Santa Cruz?
The coldest month in Santa Cruz is January, with average low temperatures of 20°C. The average temperature during this period is around 24°C.The coldest month in Santa Cruz is January, with average low temperatures of 69°F. The average temperature during this period is around 75°F.
What is the wettest time of year in Santa Cruz?
The wettest month in Santa Cruz is June, with an average of 239 mm of precipitation.The wettest month in Santa Cruz is June, with an average of 9.4 in of precipitation.
What is the driest time of year in Santa Cruz?
The driest month in Santa Cruz is March, with an average of 28 mm of precipitation.The driest month in Santa Cruz is March, with an average of 1.1 in of precipitation.