Santa Cruz
22°72°
Humid and Overcast
Feels Like: 20°68°
Min: 22°72°
Max: 29°85°
The next few hours will be drizzle, with today reaching 29°C and dropping to 22°C. The coming days will be drizzle
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Expect unsettled, showery conditions in Santa Cruz on October 12, 2026 as rain moves through. The day opens on a wet note and needs flexible outdoor plans. Early hours look the most unsettled, with rain probability near 90% by 10:00. The thickest cloud arrives around 05:00, reaching about 96%.Expect unsettled, showery conditions in Santa Cruz on October 12, 2026 as rain moves through. The day opens on a wet note and needs flexible outdoor plans. Early hours look the most unsettled, with rain probability near 90% by 10:00. The thickest cloud arrives around 05:00, reaching about 96%.
The day peaks near 29°C and cools toward 22°C. Relative humidity sits between 68% and 99%, reaching its peak around 05:00. A lighter breeze peaks around 15:00 near 15 km/h.The day peaks near 85°F and cools toward 72°F. Relative humidity sits between 68% and 99%, reaching its peak around 05:00. A lighter breeze peaks around 15:00 near 10 mph.
Through the afternoon wet weather remains a factor, with rain chances near 100% around 16:00. Cloud also stays substantial, close to 86% near 23:00. Views remain open at about 16.1 km. Daylight runs from 05:35 to 17:19, lasting 11 hours 43 minutes of sunlight today.Through the afternoon wet weather remains a factor, with rain chances near 100% around 16:00. Cloud also stays substantial, close to 86% near 23:00. Views remain open at about 10 mi. Daylight runs from 05:35 to 17:19, lasting 11 hours 43 minutes of sunlight today.
In short, treat October 12, 2026 in Santa Cruz as a damp day: pack covers, watch the wetter hours, and expect a high near 29°C.In short, treat October 12, 2026 in Santa Cruz as a damp day: pack covers, watch the wetter hours, and expect a high near 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 May, with average high temperatures of 30°C. The average temperature during this period is around 25°C.The warmest month in Santa Cruz is May, with average high temperatures of 86°F. The average temperature during this period is around 77°F.
How cold does it get in Santa Cruz?
The coldest month in Santa Cruz is February, with average low temperatures of 18°C. The average temperature during this period is around 22°C.The coldest month in Santa Cruz is February, with average low temperatures of 65°F. The average temperature during this period is around 72°F.
What is the wettest time of year in Santa Cruz?
The wettest month in Santa Cruz is June, with an average of 311 mm of precipitation.The wettest month in Santa Cruz is June, with an average of 12.2 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 62 mm of precipitation.The driest month in Santa Cruz is March, with an average of 2.5 in of precipitation.