Santa Cruz
24°74°
Humid and Overcast
Feels Like: 22°72°
Min: 24°74°
Max: 32°89°
The next few hours will be possible drizzle, with today reaching 32°C and dropping to 23°C. The coming days will be drizzle
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Santa Cruz starts October 12, 2026 looking damp, with rain in the forecast and wetter spells likely at times. Waterproof kit is the safer call for early plans. Morning plans should assume damp conditions, as rain chances climb toward 40% around 10:00. Cloud cover is also at its densest near 03:00 at roughly 89%.Santa Cruz starts October 12, 2026 looking damp, with rain in the forecast and wetter spells likely at times. Waterproof kit is the safer call for early plans. Morning plans should assume damp conditions, as rain chances climb toward 40% around 10:00. Cloud cover is also at its densest near 03:00 at roughly 89%.
Expect highs of 32°C and cooler readings close to 24°C. The air stays humid, with relative humidity between 64% and 100% and the peak around 20:00. Winds stay light, near 19 km/h by 09:00, so the day feels still more than breezy.Expect highs of 89°F and cooler readings close to 74°F. The air stays humid, with relative humidity between 64% and 100% and the peak around 20:00. Winds stay light, near 12 mph by 09:00, so the day feels still more than breezy.
Expect the wet theme to continue later, as rain odds reach 88% near 13:00. Cloud amounts hold near 85% around 23:00. Visibility stays generally good near 14.6 km on average, though it can drop toward 1.6 km in thicker cloud or showers. The sun rises at 05:40 and sets at 17:24, for a total of 11 hours 43 minutes of sunlight today.Expect the wet theme to continue later, as rain odds reach 88% near 13:00. Cloud amounts hold near 85% around 23:00. Visibility stays generally good near 9.1 mi on average, though it can drop toward 1 mi in thicker cloud or showers. The sun rises at 05:40 and sets at 17:24, for a total of 11 hours 43 minutes of sunlight today.
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 32°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 89°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 32°C. The average temperature during this period is around 26°C.The warmest month in Santa Cruz is April, with average high temperatures of 90°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 19°C. The average temperature during this period is around 23°C.The coldest month in Santa Cruz is January, with average low temperatures of 65°F. The average temperature during this period is around 74°F.
What is the wettest time of year in Santa Cruz?
The wettest month in Santa Cruz is October, with an average of 283 mm of precipitation.The wettest month in Santa Cruz is October, with an average of 11.1 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 4 mm of precipitation.The driest month in Santa Cruz is February, with an average of 0.2 in of precipitation.