Santa Cruz
26°79°
Light Rain
Feels Like: 31°87°
Min: 22°71°
Max: 27°81°
The next few hours will be humid and overcast, with today reaching 27°C and dropping to 23°C. The coming days will be drizzle
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Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.
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Expect unsettled, showery conditions in Santa Cruz on October 11, 2026 as rain moves through. The day opens on a wet note and needs flexible outdoor plans.Expect unsettled, showery conditions in Santa Cruz on October 11, 2026 as rain moves through. The day opens on a wet note and needs flexible outdoor plans.
The day peaks near 27°C and cools toward 22°C. Moisture in the air spans 85%-99%, with the highest values around 18:00. Airflow remains manageable, reaching about 8 km/h around 15:00.The day peaks near 81°F and cools toward 71°F. Moisture in the air spans 85%-99%, with the highest values around 18:00. Airflow remains manageable, reaching about 5 mph around 15:00.
Expect the wet theme to continue later, as rain odds reach 98% near 15:00. Cloud amounts hold near 99% around 23:00. Expect visibility near 14.3 km, with poorer spells close to 6.2 km. Daylight runs from 05:51 to 17:32, lasting 11 hours 40 minutes of sunlight today.Expect the wet theme to continue later, as rain odds reach 98% near 15:00. Cloud amounts hold near 99% around 23:00. Expect visibility near 8.9 mi, with poorer spells close to 3.8 mi. Daylight runs from 05:51 to 17:32, lasting 11 hours 40 minutes of sunlight today.
In short, treat October 11, 2026 in Santa Cruz as a damp day: pack covers, watch the wetter hours, and expect a high near 27°C.In short, treat October 11, 2026 in Santa Cruz as a damp day: pack covers, watch the wetter hours, and expect a high near 81°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 28°C.The warmest month in Santa Cruz is May, with average high temperatures of 92°F. The average temperature during this period is around 83°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 23°C.The coldest month in Santa Cruz is January, with average low temperatures of 68°F. The average temperature during this period is around 74°F.
What is the wettest time of year in Santa Cruz?
The wettest month in Santa Cruz is October, with an average of 200 mm of precipitation.The wettest month in Santa Cruz is October, with an average of 7.9 in of precipitation.
What is the driest time of year in Santa Cruz?
The driest month in Santa Cruz is April, with an average of 53 mm of precipitation.The driest month in Santa Cruz is April, with an average of 2.1 in of precipitation.