Santa Cruz
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Min: 24°75°
Max: 30°86°
The next few hours will be possible drizzle, with today reaching 30°C and dropping to 24°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 12, 2026, so keep waterproofs handy through the day. The damp theme is strongest where shower chances rise. Early hours look the most unsettled, with rain probability near 48% by 10:00. The thickest cloud arrives around 02:00, reaching about 93%.Rain features in Santa Cruz on October 12, 2026, so keep waterproofs handy through the day. The damp theme is strongest where shower chances rise. Early hours look the most unsettled, with rain probability near 48% by 10:00. The thickest cloud arrives around 02:00, reaching about 93%.
The temperature range runs from about 24°C up to 30°C. Relative humidity sits between 69% and 99%, reaching its peak around 22:00. Airflow remains manageable, reaching about 20 km/h around 09:00.The temperature range runs from about 75°F up to 86°F. Relative humidity sits between 69% and 99%, reaching its peak around 22:00. Airflow remains manageable, reaching about 12 mph around 09:00.
Through the afternoon wet weather remains a factor, with rain chances near 78% around 19:00. Cloud also stays substantial, close to 79% near 23:00. Views remain open at about 16.1 km. Expect sunrise at 05:36, sunset at 17:22, and 11 hours 46 minutes of sunlight today overall.Through the afternoon wet weather remains a factor, with rain chances near 78% around 19:00. Cloud also stays substantial, close to 79% near 23:00. Views remain open at about 10 mi. Expect sunrise at 05:36, sunset at 17:22, and 11 hours 46 minutes of sunlight today overall.
The practical takeaway for Santa Cruz on October 12, 2026 is simple: plan for rain, keep layers handy, and work around a high of about 30°C.The practical takeaway for Santa Cruz on October 12, 2026 is simple: plan for rain, keep layers handy, and work around a high of about 86°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 30°C. The average temperature during this period is around 28°C.The warmest month in Santa Cruz is April, with average high temperatures of 86°F. The average temperature during this period is around 82°F.
How cold does it get in Santa Cruz?
The coldest month in Santa Cruz is February, with average low temperatures of 24°C. The average temperature during this period is around 26°C.The coldest month in Santa Cruz is February, with average low temperatures of 76°F. The average temperature during this period is around 79°F.
What is the wettest time of year in Santa Cruz?
The wettest month in Santa Cruz is October, with an average of 369 mm of precipitation.The wettest month in Santa Cruz is October, with an average of 14.5 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 3 mm of precipitation.The driest month in Santa Cruz is February, with an average of 0.1 in of precipitation.