Santa Cruz
18°65°
Drizzle
Feels Like: 17°63°
Min: 17°63°
Max: 21°69°
The next few hours will be overcast, with today reaching 21°C and dropping to 17°C. The coming days will be light rain throughout the day.
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Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.
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Santa Cruz starts October 11, 2026 looking damp, with rain in the forecast and wetter spells likely at times. Waterproof kit is the safer call for early plans.Santa Cruz starts October 11, 2026 looking damp, with rain in the forecast and wetter spells likely at times. Waterproof kit is the safer call for early plans.
Temperatures climb from an overnight low near 17°C toward a daytime high of about 21°C. The air stays humid, with relative humidity between 97% and 99% and the peak around 17:00. Expect gentle winds, highest near 17:00 at 3 km/h.Temperatures climb from an overnight low near 63°F toward a daytime high of about 69°F. The air stays humid, with relative humidity between 97% and 99% and the peak around 17:00. Expect gentle winds, highest near 17:00 at 2 mph.
Through the afternoon wet weather remains a factor, with rain chances near 94% around 17:00. Cloud also stays substantial, close to 100% near 17:00. Horizontal visibility sits around 15.9 km, briefly nearer 14.7 km. Daylight runs from 05:26 to 17:15, lasting 11 hours 48 minutes of sunlight today.Through the afternoon wet weather remains a factor, with rain chances near 94% around 17:00. Cloud also stays substantial, close to 100% near 17:00. Horizontal visibility sits around 9.9 mi, briefly nearer 9.1 mi. Daylight runs from 05:26 to 17:15, lasting 11 hours 48 minutes of sunlight today.
Overall, Santa Cruz on October 11, 2026 suits indoor plans or waterproof kit, especially while rain chances stay near 94% and the high sits around 21°C.Overall, Santa Cruz on October 11, 2026 suits indoor plans or waterproof kit, especially while rain chances stay near 94% and the high sits around 69°F.
Frequently asked questions about weather in Santa Cruz
How warm does it get in Santa Cruz?
The warmest month in Santa Cruz is September, with average high temperatures of 24°C. The average temperature during this period is around 20°C.The warmest month in Santa Cruz is September, with average high temperatures of 75°F. The average temperature during this period is around 67°F.
How cold does it get in Santa Cruz?
The coldest month in Santa Cruz is February, with average low temperatures of 14°C. The average temperature during this period is around 17°C.The coldest month in Santa Cruz is February, with average low temperatures of 57°F. The average temperature during this period is around 63°F.
What is the wettest time of year in Santa Cruz?
The wettest month in Santa Cruz is October, with an average of 492 mm of precipitation.The wettest month in Santa Cruz is October, with an average of 19.4 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 115 mm of precipitation.The driest month in Santa Cruz is March, with an average of 4.5 in of precipitation.