Santa Cruz
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Humid and Overcast
Feels Like: 24°75°
Min: 24°75°
Max: 31°87°
The next few hours will be humid and mostly cloudy, with today reaching 31°C and dropping to 24°C. The coming days will be light rain
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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. Cloud leads the morning, peaking close to 91% near 02:00. Sunshine has little room until later in the day.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. Cloud leads the morning, peaking close to 91% near 02:00. Sunshine has little room until later in the day.
The day peaks near 31°C and cools toward 24°C. Expect humidity between 72% and 97%, most humid near 03:00. Winds stay light, near 11 km/h by 15:00, so the day feels still more than breezy.The day peaks near 87°F and cools toward 75°F. Expect humidity between 72% and 97%, most humid near 03:00. Winds stay light, near 7 mph by 15:00, so the day feels still more than breezy.
Through the afternoon wet weather remains a factor, with rain chances near 86% around 13:00. Cloud also stays substantial, close to 84% near 23:00. Visibility stays generally good near 15.4 km on average, though it can drop toward 8 km in thicker cloud or showers. Sunrise is at 05:39 and sunset at 17:23, giving 11 hours 44 minutes of sunlight today.Through the afternoon wet weather remains a factor, with rain chances near 86% around 13:00. Cloud also stays substantial, close to 84% near 23:00. Visibility stays generally good near 9.6 mi on average, though it can drop toward 5 mi in thicker cloud or showers. Sunrise is at 05:39 and sunset at 17:23, giving 11 hours 44 minutes of sunlight today.
Taken together, Santa Cruz looks wet enough on October 12, 2026 that flexible outdoor plans work best, with temperatures peaking near 31°C.Taken together, Santa Cruz looks wet enough on October 12, 2026 that flexible outdoor plans work best, with temperatures peaking near 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 36°C. The average temperature during this period is around 30°C.The warmest month in Santa Cruz is April, with average high temperatures of 96°F. The average temperature during this period is around 87°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 28°C.The coldest month in Santa Cruz is January, with average low temperatures of 74°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 323 mm of precipitation.The wettest month in Santa Cruz is October, with an average of 12.7 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.