Santa Cruz
17°63°
Overcast
Feels Like: 17°63°
Min: 15°59°
Max: 21°70°
The next few hours will be overcast, with today reaching 21°C and dropping to 15°C. The coming days will be light rain
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Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.
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Santa Cruz could see fog on October 11, 2026, so early travel may need extra care. Visibility is the main watchpoint while the air stays still.Santa Cruz could see fog on October 11, 2026, so early travel may need extra care. Visibility is the main watchpoint while the air stays still.
The temperature range runs from about 15°C up to 21°C. Expect humidity between 98% and 99%, most humid near 18:00. Expect gentle winds, highest near 23:00 at 8 km/h.The temperature range runs from about 59°F up to 70°F. Expect humidity between 98% and 99%, most humid near 18:00. Expect gentle winds, highest near 23:00 at 5 mph.
Through the afternoon wet weather remains a factor, with rain chances near 82% around 17:00. Cloud also stays substantial, close to 99% near 18:00. Horizontal visibility sits around 12.4 km, briefly nearer 7.1 km. Expect sunrise at 05:27, sunset at 17:16, and 11 hours 48 minutes of sunlight today overall.Through the afternoon wet weather remains a factor, with rain chances near 82% around 17:00. Cloud also stays substantial, close to 99% near 18:00. Horizontal visibility sits around 7.7 mi, briefly nearer 4.4 mi. Expect sunrise at 05:27, sunset at 17:16, and 11 hours 48 minutes of sunlight today overall.
Overall, Santa Cruz on October 11, 2026 needs patience with visibility, especially early, even as temperatures reach about 21°C.Overall, Santa Cruz on October 11, 2026 needs patience with visibility, especially early, even as temperatures reach about 70°F.
Frequently asked questions about weather in Santa Cruz
How warm does it get in Santa Cruz?
The warmest month in Santa Cruz is March, with average high temperatures of 23°C. The average temperature during this period is around 18°C.The warmest month in Santa Cruz is March, with average high temperatures of 73°F. The average temperature during this period is around 65°F.
How cold does it get in Santa Cruz?
The coldest month in Santa Cruz is January, with average low temperatures of 14°C. The average temperature during this period is around 18°C.The coldest month in Santa Cruz is January, with average low temperatures of 57°F. The average temperature during this period is around 64°F.
What is the wettest time of year in Santa Cruz?
The wettest month in Santa Cruz is October, with an average of 596 mm of precipitation.The wettest month in Santa Cruz is October, with an average of 23.4 in of precipitation.
What is the driest time of year in Santa Cruz?
The driest month in Santa Cruz is February, with an average of 21 mm of precipitation.The driest month in Santa Cruz is February, with an average of 0.8 in of precipitation.