Santa Cruz
25°77°
Light Rain and Humid
Feels Like: 31°87°
Min: 25°77°
Max: 29°85°
The next few hours will be drizzle, with today reaching 29°C and dropping to 25°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. Wetter spells lean into the morning, when rain odds reach about 90% near 01:00. Skies look heaviest around 01:00, with cover close to 99%.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. Wetter spells lean into the morning, when rain odds reach about 90% near 01:00. Skies look heaviest around 01:00, with cover close to 99%.
Temperatures climb from an overnight low near 25°C toward a daytime high of about 29°C. Expect humidity between 74% and 96%, most humid near 01:00. Expect gentle winds, highest near 06:00 at 13 km/h.Temperatures climb from an overnight low near 77°F toward a daytime high of about 85°F. Expect humidity between 74% and 96%, most humid near 01:00. Expect gentle winds, highest near 06:00 at 8 mph.
The second half of the day still looks unsettled, with rain probability around 80% by 22:00. Dense cloud near 91% at 23:00 keeps the feel grey. Horizontal visibility sits around 14.1 km, briefly nearer 6.2 km. The sun rises at 05:34 and sets at 17:20, for a total of 11 hours 46 minutes of sunlight today.The second half of the day still looks unsettled, with rain probability around 80% by 22:00. Dense cloud near 91% at 23:00 keeps the feel grey. Horizontal visibility sits around 8.8 mi, briefly nearer 3.9 mi. The sun rises at 05:34 and sets at 17:20, for a total of 11 hours 46 minutes of sunlight today.
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 29°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 85°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 29°C. The average temperature during this period is around 27°C.The warmest month in Santa Cruz is April, with average high temperatures of 84°F. The average temperature during this period is around 81°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 78°F.
What is the wettest time of year in Santa Cruz?
The wettest month in Santa Cruz is October, with an average of 416 mm of precipitation.The wettest month in Santa Cruz is October, with an average of 16.4 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 44 mm of precipitation.The driest month in Santa Cruz is February, with an average of 1.7 in of precipitation.


