Santa Cruz

Current Weather

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Overcast

Feels Like: 24°75°

Min: 19°67°

Max: 25°77°

The next few hours will be overcast, with today reaching 25°C and dropping to 19°C. The coming days will be light rain throughout the day and possible thunderstorms in the afternoon.

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Air Quality
17
Good

Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.

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Daylight Hours

05:40

Sunrise

17:24

Sunset

11 hours 43 minutes of sunlight today
Moon

06:20

Moonrise

Daily Forecast

Today

19°67°
25°77°

Monday

19°67°
27°81°

Tuesday

18°65°
28°82°

Wednesday

18°65°
27°81°

Thursday

19°65°
27°81°

Friday

19°66°
28°83°

Saturday

19°66°
26°78°

Sunday

19°66°
27°81°

Monday

19°66°
27°80°

Tuesday

19°66°
27°80°
UV Index
No protection needed
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Weather in Santa Cruz today, October 11, 2026

Cloud cover dominates in Santa Cruz on October 11, 2026, keeping sunshine limited. Expect a grey, overcast feel rather than long bright spells.Cloud cover dominates in Santa Cruz on October 11, 2026, keeping sunshine limited. Expect a grey, overcast feel rather than long bright spells.

The day peaks near 25°C and cools toward 19°C. Expect humidity between 80% and 91%, most humid near 21:00. Expect gentle winds, highest near 16:00 at 12 km/h.The day peaks near 77°F and cools toward 67°F. Expect humidity between 80% and 91%, most humid near 21:00. Expect gentle winds, highest near 16:00 at 7 mph.

Afternoon showers stay in play, peaking near 26% around 16:00. Skies remain cluttered, with cover about 100% by 16:00. Visibility holds near 15.7 km, though it can fall to 13.1 km. Sunrise is at 05:40 and sunset at 17:24, giving 11 hours 43 minutes of sunlight today.Afternoon showers stay in play, peaking near 26% around 16:00. Skies remain cluttered, with cover about 100% by 16:00. Visibility holds near 9.8 mi, though it can fall to 8.1 mi. Sunrise is at 05:40 and sunset at 17:24, giving 11 hours 43 minutes of sunlight today.

Overall, Santa Cruz on October 11, 2026 suits indoor plans or waterproof kit, especially while rain chances stay near 26% and the high sits around 25°C.Overall, Santa Cruz on October 11, 2026 suits indoor plans or waterproof kit, especially while rain chances stay near 26% and the high sits around 77°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 33°C. The average temperature during this period is around 26°C.The warmest month in Santa Cruz is April, with average high temperatures of 91°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 18°C. The average temperature during this period is around 22°C.The coldest month in Santa Cruz is January, with average low temperatures of 64°F. The average temperature during this period is around 72°F.

What is the wettest time of year in Santa Cruz?

The wettest month in Santa Cruz is October, with an average of 220 mm of precipitation.The wettest month in Santa Cruz is October, with an average of 8.7 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 5 mm of precipitation.The driest month in Santa Cruz is February, with an average of 0.2 in of precipitation.

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