Santa Cruz
28°83°
Partly Cloudy
Feels Like: 32°89°
Min: 24°75°
Max: 33°92°
The next few hours will be partly cloudy, with today reaching 33°C and dropping to 24°C. The coming days will be light rain until night.
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Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.
06:07
Sunrise
17:46
Sunset
06:48
Moonrise
18:26
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Expect unsettled, showery conditions in Santa Cruz on October 11, 2026 as rain moves through. The day opens on a wet note and needs flexible outdoor plans.Expect unsettled, showery conditions in Santa Cruz on October 11, 2026 as rain moves through. The day opens on a wet note and needs flexible outdoor plans.
The temperature range runs from about 24°C up to 33°C. Moisture in the air spans 78%-98%, with the highest values around 22:00. Expect gentle winds, highest near 19:00 at 4 km/h.The temperature range runs from about 75°F up to 92°F. Moisture in the air spans 78%-98%, with the highest values around 22:00. Expect gentle winds, highest near 19:00 at 2 mph.
Through the afternoon wet weather remains a factor, with rain chances near 100% around 16:00. Cloud also stays substantial, close to 58% near 23:00. Horizontal visibility holds close to 16.1 km. Expect sunrise at 06:07, sunset at 17:46, and 11 hours 38 minutes of sunlight today overall.Through the afternoon wet weather remains a factor, with rain chances near 100% around 16:00. Cloud also stays substantial, close to 58% near 23:00. Horizontal visibility holds close to 10 mi. Expect sunrise at 06:07, sunset at 17:46, and 11 hours 38 minutes of sunlight today overall.
Taken together, Santa Cruz looks wet enough on October 11, 2026 that flexible outdoor plans work best, with temperatures peaking near 33°C.Taken together, Santa Cruz looks wet enough on October 11, 2026 that flexible outdoor plans work best, with temperatures peaking near 92°F.
Frequently asked questions about weather in Santa Cruz
How warm does it get in Santa Cruz?
The warmest month in Santa Cruz is July, with average high temperatures of 32°C. The average temperature during this period is around 28°C.The warmest month in Santa Cruz is July, with average high temperatures of 89°F. The average temperature during this period is around 83°F.
How cold does it get in Santa Cruz?
The coldest month in Santa Cruz is February, with average low temperatures of 23°C. The average temperature during this period is around 25°C.The coldest month in Santa Cruz is February, with average low temperatures of 73°F. The average temperature during this period is around 78°F.
What is the wettest time of year in Santa Cruz?
The wettest month in Santa Cruz is October, with an average of 146 mm of precipitation.The wettest month in Santa Cruz is October, with an average of 5.7 in of precipitation.
What is the driest time of year in Santa Cruz?
The driest month in Santa Cruz is January, with an average of 12 mm of precipitation.The driest month in Santa Cruz is January, with an average of 0.5 in of precipitation.