Santa Cruz
26°78°
Drizzle
Feels Like: 25°76°
Min: 22°72°
Max: 28°82°
The next few hours will be humid and partly cloudy, with today reaching 28°C and dropping to 23°C. The coming days will be rain throughout the day and possible thunderstorms in the afternoon.
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Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.
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17:26
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06:25
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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 temperature range runs from about 22°C up to 28°C. Relative humidity sits between 88% and 99%, reaching its peak around 18:00. Airflow remains manageable, reaching about 3 km/h around 16:00.The temperature range runs from about 72°F up to 82°F. Relative humidity sits between 88% and 99%, reaching its peak around 18:00. Airflow remains manageable, reaching about 2 mph around 16:00.
Through the afternoon wet weather remains a factor, with rain chances near 86% around 16:00. Cloud also stays substantial, close to 98% near 18:00. Visibility stays generally good near 15.8 km on average, though it can drop toward 13.6 km in thicker cloud or showers. Expect sunrise at 05:44, sunset at 17:26, and 11 hours 42 minutes of sunlight today overall.Through the afternoon wet weather remains a factor, with rain chances near 86% around 16:00. Cloud also stays substantial, close to 98% near 18:00. Visibility stays generally good near 9.8 mi on average, though it can drop toward 8.5 mi in thicker cloud or showers. Expect sunrise at 05:44, sunset at 17:26, and 11 hours 42 minutes of sunlight today overall.
In short, treat October 11, 2026 in Santa Cruz as a damp day: pack covers, watch the wetter hours, and expect a high near 28°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 82°F.
Frequently asked questions about weather in Santa Cruz
How warm does it get in Santa Cruz?
The warmest month in Santa Cruz is May, with average high temperatures of 32°C. The average temperature during this period is around 26°C.The warmest month in Santa Cruz is May, with average high temperatures of 90°F. The average temperature during this period is around 79°F.
How cold does it get in Santa Cruz?
The coldest month in Santa Cruz is January, with average low temperatures of 17°C. The average temperature during this period is around 20°C.The coldest month in Santa Cruz is January, with average low temperatures of 62°F. The average temperature during this period is around 69°F.
What is the wettest time of year in Santa Cruz?
The wettest month in Santa Cruz is September, with an average of 259 mm of precipitation.The wettest month in Santa Cruz is September, with an average of 10.2 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 33 mm of precipitation.The driest month in Santa Cruz is February, with an average of 1.3 in of precipitation.