Santa Cruz
24°75°
Mostly Cloudy
Feels Like: 22°71°
Min: 24°75°
Max: 31°87°
The next few hours will be mostly cloudy, with today reaching 31°C and dropping to 23°C. The coming days will be light rain
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Expect unsettled, showery conditions in Santa Cruz on October 12, 2026 as rain moves through. The day opens on a wet note and needs flexible outdoor plans. Wetter spells lean into the morning, when rain odds reach about 30% near 10:00. Skies look heaviest around 05:00, with cover close to 76%.Expect unsettled, showery conditions in Santa Cruz on October 12, 2026 as rain moves through. The day opens on a wet note and needs flexible outdoor plans. Wetter spells lean into the morning, when rain odds reach about 30% near 10:00. Skies look heaviest around 05:00, with cover close to 76%.
The temperature range runs from about 24°C up to 31°C. Relative humidity sits between 67% and 99%, reaching its peak around 18:00. A lighter breeze peaks around 06:00 near 11 km/h.The temperature range runs from about 75°F up to 87°F. Relative humidity sits between 67% and 99%, reaching its peak around 18:00. A lighter breeze peaks around 06:00 near 7 mph.
The second half of the day still looks unsettled, with rain probability around 88% by 16:00. Dense cloud near 84% at 23:00 keeps the feel grey. Visibility holds near 15.2 km, though it can fall to 10.7 km. Sunrise is at 05:40 and sunset at 17:24, giving 11 hours 44 minutes of sunlight today.The second half of the day still looks unsettled, with rain probability around 88% by 16:00. Dense cloud near 84% at 23:00 keeps the feel grey. Visibility holds near 9.5 mi, though it can fall to 6.6 mi. Sunrise is at 05:40 and sunset at 17:24, giving 11 hours 44 minutes of sunlight today.
Overall, Santa Cruz on October 12, 2026 suits indoor plans or waterproof kit, especially while rain chances stay near 88% and the high sits around 31°C.Overall, Santa Cruz on October 12, 2026 suits indoor plans or waterproof kit, especially while rain chances stay near 88% and the high sits around 87°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 37°C. The average temperature during this period is around 30°C.The warmest month in Santa Cruz is April, with average high temperatures of 98°F. The average temperature during this period is around 86°F.
How cold does it get in Santa Cruz?
The coldest month in Santa Cruz is January, with average low temperatures of 22°C. The average temperature during this period is around 28°C.The coldest month in Santa Cruz is January, with average low temperatures of 72°F. The average temperature during this period is around 82°F.
What is the wettest time of year in Santa Cruz?
The wettest month in Santa Cruz is October, with an average of 355 mm of precipitation.The wettest month in Santa Cruz is October, with an average of 14 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 1 mm of precipitation.The driest month in Santa Cruz is February, with an average of 0 in of precipitation.