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View stargazing scoreWeather in Santa Cruz today, September 24, 2026
Rain features in Santa Cruz on September 24, 2026, so keep waterproofs handy through the day. The damp theme is strongest where shower chances rise. Wetter spells lean into the morning, when rain odds reach about 50% near 10:00. Skies look heaviest around 10:00, with cover close to 68%.
Expect highs of 32°C and cooler readings close to 25°C. Expect humidity between 64% and 97%, most humid near 18:00. Winds stay light, near 1.6 km/h by 12:00, so the day feels still more than breezy.
Afternoon showers stay in play, peaking near 98% around 13:00. Skies remain cluttered, with cover about 97% by 18:00. Expect visibility near 13.5 km, with poorer spells close to 4.4 km. Daylight runs from 05:34 to 17:32, lasting 11 hours 57 minutes of sunlight today.
In short, treat September 24, 2026 in Santa Cruz as a damp day: pack covers, watch the wetter hours, and expect a high near 32°C.
Frequently asked questions about weather in Santa Cruz
How warm does it get in Santa Cruz?
The warmest month in Santa Cruz is April, with average high temperatures of 36°C. The average temperature during this period is around 29°C.
How cold does it get in Santa Cruz?
The coldest month in Santa Cruz is December, with average low temperatures of 23°C. The average temperature during this period is around 26°C.
What is the wettest time of year in Santa Cruz?
The wettest month in Santa Cruz is October, with an average of 379mm of precipitation.
What is the driest time of year in Santa Cruz?
The driest month in Santa Cruz is February, with an average of 3mm of precipitation.
