Santa Cruz
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Feels Like: 25°76°
Min: 25°77°
Max: 30°86°
The next few hours will be mostly cloudy, with today reaching 30°C and dropping to 25°C. The coming days will be light rain throughout the day.
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Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.
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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 60% near 10:00. Skies look heaviest around 02:00, with cover close to 92%.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 60% near 10:00. Skies look heaviest around 02:00, with cover close to 92%.
The temperature range runs from about 25°C up to 30°C. Moisture in the air spans 75%-97%, with the highest values around 23:00. Airflow remains manageable, reaching about 12 km/h around 12:00.The temperature range runs from about 77°F up to 86°F. Moisture in the air spans 75%-97%, with the highest values around 23:00. Airflow remains manageable, reaching about 8 mph around 12:00.
Through the afternoon wet weather remains a factor, with rain chances near 78% around 13:00. Cloud also stays substantial, close to 81% near 23:00. Horizontal visibility holds close to 16.1 km. The sun rises at 05:37 and sets at 17:22, for a total of 11 hours 45 minutes of sunlight today.Through the afternoon wet weather remains a factor, with rain chances near 78% around 13:00. Cloud also stays substantial, close to 81% near 23:00. Horizontal visibility holds close to 10 mi. The sun rises at 05:37 and sets at 17:22, for a total of 11 hours 45 minutes of sunlight today.
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 30°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 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 33°C. The average temperature during this period is around 28°C.The warmest month in Santa Cruz is April, with average high temperatures of 91°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 22°C. The average temperature during this period is around 26°C.The coldest month in Santa Cruz is January, with average low temperatures of 72°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 317 mm of precipitation.The wettest month in Santa Cruz is October, with an average of 12.5 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.