Santa Cruz
26°78°
Clear
Feels Like: 24°75°
Min: 25°78°
Max: 32°90°
The next few hours will be clear, with today reaching 32°C and dropping to 25°C. The coming days will be drizzle from afternoon until night.
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Santa Cruz looks damp on October 11, 2026, so plan for wet spells during the day. Early travel and outdoor time should assume rain can arrive quickly. The morning looks comparatively open, with cloud near 19% around 11:00. Early outdoor plans have a better chance of staying dry and bright.Santa Cruz looks damp on October 11, 2026, so plan for wet spells during the day. Early travel and outdoor time should assume rain can arrive quickly. The morning looks comparatively open, with cloud near 19% around 11:00. Early outdoor plans have a better chance of staying dry and bright.
The day peaks near 32°C and cools toward 25°C. Expect humidity between 60% and 88%, most humid near 05:00. Expect gentle winds, highest near 14:00 at 22 km/h.The day peaks near 90°F and cools toward 78°F. Expect humidity between 60% and 88%, most humid near 05:00. Expect gentle winds, highest near 14:00 at 13 mph.
Afternoon showers stay in play, peaking near 62% around 15:00. Skies remain cluttered, with cover about 30% by 14:00. Horizontal visibility holds close to 16.1 km. The sun rises at 07:03 and sets at 18:39, for a total of 11 hours 35 minutes of sunlight today.Afternoon showers stay in play, peaking near 62% around 15:00. Skies remain cluttered, with cover about 30% by 14:00. Horizontal visibility holds close to 10 mi. The sun rises at 07:03 and sets at 18:39, for a total of 11 hours 35 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 32°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 90°F.
Frequently asked questions about weather in Santa Cruz
How warm does it get in Santa Cruz?
The warmest month in Santa Cruz is August, with average high temperatures of 35°C. The average temperature during this period is around 29°C.The warmest month in Santa Cruz is August, with average high temperatures of 95°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 25°C.The coldest month in Santa Cruz is January, with average low temperatures of 69°F. The average temperature during this period is around 76°F.
What is the wettest time of year in Santa Cruz?
The wettest month in Santa Cruz is May, with an average of 143 mm of precipitation.The wettest month in Santa Cruz is May, with an average of 5.6 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 13 mm of precipitation.The driest month in Santa Cruz is February, with an average of 0.5 in of precipitation.