Santa Cruz
23°73°
Mostly Cloudy
Feels Like: 22°72°
Min: 20°67°
Max: 28°82°
The next few hours will be mostly cloudy, with today reaching 28°C and dropping to 20°C. The coming days will be light rain throughout the day.
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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. Morning plans should assume damp conditions, as rain chances climb toward 26% around 10:00. Cloud cover is also at its densest near 08:00 at roughly 78%.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. Morning plans should assume damp conditions, as rain chances climb toward 26% around 10:00. Cloud cover is also at its densest near 08:00 at roughly 78%.
The temperature range runs from about 20°C up to 28°C. Moisture in the air spans 63%-97%, with the highest values around 18:00. A lighter breeze peaks around 09:00 near 12 km/h.The temperature range runs from about 67°F up to 82°F. Moisture in the air spans 63%-97%, with the highest values around 18:00. A lighter breeze peaks around 09:00 near 8 mph.
Expect the wet theme to continue later, as rain odds reach 90% near 13:00. Cloud amounts hold near 83% around 23:00. Visibility stays generally good near 16 km on average, though it can drop toward 15.1 km in thicker cloud or showers. Daylight runs from 05:38 to 17:23, lasting 11 hours 44 minutes of sunlight today.Expect the wet theme to continue later, as rain odds reach 90% near 13:00. Cloud amounts hold near 83% around 23:00. Visibility stays generally good near 9.9 mi on average, though it can drop toward 9.4 mi in thicker cloud or showers. Daylight runs from 05:38 to 17:23, lasting 11 hours 44 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 28°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 82°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 31°C. The average temperature during this period is around 26°C.The warmest month in Santa Cruz is April, with average high temperatures of 88°F. The average temperature during this period is around 78°F.
How cold does it get in Santa Cruz?
The coldest month in Santa Cruz is January, with average low temperatures of 18°C. The average temperature during this period is around 23°C.The coldest month in Santa Cruz is January, with average low temperatures of 65°F. The average temperature during this period is around 73°F.
What is the wettest time of year in Santa Cruz?
The wettest month in Santa Cruz is October, with an average of 306 mm of precipitation.The wettest month in Santa Cruz is October, with an average of 12.1 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 0.2 in of precipitation.