Santa Cruz
23°74°
Drizzle and Humid
Feels Like: 24°74°
Min: 22°71°
Max: 27°80°
The next few hours will be humid and mostly cloudy, with today reaching 27°C and dropping to 22°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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Rain features in Santa Cruz on October 11, 2026, so keep waterproofs handy through the day. The damp theme is strongest where shower chances rise.Rain features in Santa Cruz on October 11, 2026, so keep waterproofs handy through the day. The damp theme is strongest where shower chances rise.
Temperatures climb from an overnight low near 22°C toward a daytime high of about 27°C. The air stays humid, with relative humidity between 97% and 100% and the peak around 20:00. A lighter breeze peaks around 18:00 near 6 km/h.Temperatures climb from an overnight low near 71°F toward a daytime high of about 80°F. The air stays humid, with relative humidity between 97% and 100% and the peak around 20:00. A lighter breeze peaks around 18:00 near 3 mph.
Afternoon showers stay in play, peaking near 100% around 17:00. Skies remain cluttered, with cover about 100% by 18:00. Visibility holds near 12.2 km, though it can fall to 5.6 km. Daylight runs from 05:50 to 17:33, lasting 11 hours 42 minutes of sunlight today.Afternoon showers stay in play, peaking near 100% around 17:00. Skies remain cluttered, with cover about 100% by 18:00. Visibility holds near 7.6 mi, though it can fall to 3.5 mi. Daylight runs from 05:50 to 17:33, lasting 11 hours 42 minutes of sunlight today.
The practical takeaway for Santa Cruz on October 11, 2026 is simple: plan for rain, keep layers handy, and work around a high of about 27°C.The practical takeaway for Santa Cruz on October 11, 2026 is simple: plan for rain, keep layers handy, and work around a high of about 80°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 31°C. The average temperature during this period is around 25°C.The warmest month in Santa Cruz is May, with average high temperatures of 87°F. The average temperature during this period is around 77°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 68°F.
What is the wettest time of year in Santa Cruz?
The wettest month in Santa Cruz is September, with an average of 339 mm of precipitation.The wettest month in Santa Cruz is September, with an average of 13.3 in of precipitation.
What is the driest time of year in Santa Cruz?
The driest month in Santa Cruz is April, with an average of 79 mm of precipitation.The driest month in Santa Cruz is April, with an average of 3.1 in of precipitation.