Santa Cruz
22°72°
Overcast
Feels Like: 21°69°
Min: 22°72°
Max: 30°86°
The next few hours will be overcast, with today reaching 30°C and dropping to 21°C. The coming days will be light rain throughout the day and possible thunderstorms in the afternoon.
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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. Morning plans should assume damp conditions, as rain chances climb toward 78% around 10:00. Cloud cover is also at its densest near 03:00 at roughly 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. Morning plans should assume damp conditions, as rain chances climb toward 78% around 10:00. Cloud cover is also at its densest near 03:00 at roughly 93%.
Expect highs of 30°C and cooler readings close to 22°C. The air stays humid, with relative humidity between 68% and 98% and the peak around 21:00. Airflow remains manageable, reaching about 14 km/h around 09:00.Expect highs of 86°F and cooler readings close to 72°F. The air stays humid, with relative humidity between 68% and 98% and the peak around 21:00. Airflow remains manageable, reaching about 9 mph around 09:00.
Expect the wet theme to continue later, as rain odds reach 90% near 16:00. Cloud amounts hold near 82% around 23:00. Visibility stays generally good near 15.2 km on average, though it can drop toward 9.2 km in thicker cloud or showers. Expect sunrise at 05:35, sunset at 17:20, and 11 hours 44 minutes of sunlight today overall.Expect the wet theme to continue later, as rain odds reach 90% near 16:00. Cloud amounts hold near 82% around 23:00. Visibility stays generally good near 9.5 mi on average, though it can drop toward 5.7 mi in thicker cloud or showers. Expect sunrise at 05:35, sunset at 17:20, and 11 hours 44 minutes of sunlight today overall.
Overall, Santa Cruz on October 12, 2026 suits indoor plans or waterproof kit, especially while rain chances stay near 90% and the high sits around 30°C.Overall, Santa Cruz on October 12, 2026 suits indoor plans or waterproof kit, especially while rain chances stay near 90% and the high sits around 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 32°C. The average temperature during this period is around 27°C.The warmest month in Santa Cruz is April, with average high temperatures of 89°F. The average temperature during this period is around 80°F.
How cold does it get in Santa Cruz?
The coldest month in Santa Cruz is January, with average low temperatures of 20°C. The average temperature during this period is around 24°C.The coldest month in Santa Cruz is January, with average low temperatures of 68°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 220 mm of precipitation.The wettest month in Santa Cruz is October, with an average of 8.7 in of precipitation.
What is the driest time of year in Santa Cruz?
The driest month in Santa Cruz is March, with an average of 27 mm of precipitation.The driest month in Santa Cruz is March, with an average of 1.1 in of precipitation.