Santa Cruz
23°74°
Overcast
Feels Like: 23°73°
Min: 22°72°
Max: 28°82°
The next few hours will be possible drizzle, with today reaching 28°C and dropping to 22°C. The coming days will be light rain throughout the day.
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Santa Cruz looks damp on October 12, 2026, so plan for wet spells during the day. Early travel and outdoor time should assume rain can arrive quickly. Early hours look the most unsettled, with rain probability near 64% by 10:00. The thickest cloud arrives around 02:00, reaching about 93%.Santa Cruz looks damp on October 12, 2026, so plan for wet spells during the day. Early travel and outdoor time should assume rain can arrive quickly. Early hours look the most unsettled, with rain probability near 64% by 10:00. The thickest cloud arrives around 02:00, reaching about 93%.
Temperatures climb from an overnight low near 22°C toward a daytime high of about 28°C. The air stays humid, with relative humidity between 76% and 99% and the peak around 21:00. Expect gentle winds, highest near 09:00 at 17 km/h.Temperatures climb from an overnight low near 72°F toward a daytime high of about 82°F. The air stays humid, with relative humidity between 76% and 99% and the peak around 21:00. Expect gentle winds, highest near 09:00 at 10 mph.
Through the afternoon wet weather remains a factor, with rain chances near 86% around 19:00. Cloud also stays substantial, close to 80% near 23:00. Views remain open at about 16.1 km. Expect sunrise at 05:37, sunset at 17:23, and 11 hours 45 minutes of sunlight today overall.Through the afternoon wet weather remains a factor, with rain chances near 86% around 19:00. Cloud also stays substantial, close to 80% near 23:00. Views remain open at about 10 mi. Expect sunrise at 05:37, sunset at 17:23, and 11 hours 45 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 28°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 82°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 28°C.The warmest month in Santa Cruz is April, 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 January, with average low temperatures of 23°C. The average temperature during this period is around 26°C.The coldest month in Santa Cruz is January, with average low temperatures of 74°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 346 mm of precipitation.The wettest month in Santa Cruz is October, with an average of 13.6 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 0.1 in of precipitation.