Santa Cruz
19°66°
Overcast
Feels Like: 20°68°
Min: 17°62°
Max: 21°69°
The next few hours will be partly cloudy, 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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17:31
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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.
The day peaks near 21°C and cools toward 17°C. The air stays humid, with relative humidity between 97% and 99% and the peak around 18:00. Expect gentle winds, highest near 18:00 at 9 km/h.The day peaks near 69°F and cools toward 62°F. The air stays humid, with relative humidity between 97% and 99% and the peak around 18:00. Expect gentle winds, highest near 18:00 at 6 mph.
The second half of the day still looks unsettled, with rain probability around 88% by 16:00. Dense cloud near 100% at 18:00 keeps the feel grey. Horizontal visibility sits around 13.6 km, briefly nearer 4.1 km. Expect sunrise at 05:48, sunset at 17:31, and 11 hours 43 minutes of sunlight today overall.The second half of the day still looks unsettled, with rain probability around 88% by 16:00. Dense cloud near 100% at 18:00 keeps the feel grey. Horizontal visibility sits around 8.4 mi, briefly nearer 2.6 mi. Expect sunrise at 05:48, sunset at 17:31, and 11 hours 43 minutes of sunlight today overall.
Overall, Santa Cruz on October 11, 2026 suits indoor plans or waterproof kit, especially while rain chances stay near 88% 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 88% 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 April, with average high temperatures of 31°C. The average temperature during this period is around 24°C.The warmest month in Santa Cruz is April, with average high temperatures of 87°F. The average temperature during this period is around 75°F.
How cold does it get in Santa Cruz?
The coldest month in Santa Cruz is January, with average low temperatures of 16°C. The average temperature during this period is around 21°C.The coldest month in Santa Cruz is January, with average low temperatures of 61°F. The average temperature during this period is around 70°F.
What is the wettest time of year in Santa Cruz?
The wettest month in Santa Cruz is June, with an average of 348 mm of precipitation.The wettest month in Santa Cruz is June, with an average of 13.7 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 3 mm of precipitation.The driest month in Santa Cruz is February, with an average of 0.1 in of precipitation.