Santa Cruz
25°77°
Overcast
Feels Like: 24°76°
Min: 24°75°
Max: 30°86°
The next few hours will be overcast, with today reaching 30°C and dropping to 24°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. The first half of the day looks overcast, as cloud amounts reach about 97% around 01:00. Brighter weather, if it comes, waits until later.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. The first half of the day looks overcast, as cloud amounts reach about 97% around 01:00. Brighter weather, if it comes, waits until later.
The temperature range runs from about 24°C up to 30°C. Moisture in the air spans 71%-98%, with the highest values around 06:00. Airflow remains manageable, reaching about 7 km/h around 12:00.The temperature range runs from about 75°F up to 86°F. Moisture in the air spans 71%-98%, with the highest values around 06:00. Airflow remains manageable, reaching about 4 mph around 12:00.
Expect the wet theme to continue later, as rain odds reach 80% near 13:00. Cloud amounts hold near 91% around 23:00. Visibility stays generally good near 15.4 km on average, though it can drop toward 8 km in thicker cloud or showers. Expect sunrise at 05:39, sunset at 17:23, and 11 hours 44 minutes of sunlight today overall.Expect the wet theme to continue later, as rain odds reach 80% near 13:00. Cloud amounts hold near 91% around 23:00. Visibility stays generally good near 9.6 mi on average, though it can drop toward 5 mi in thicker cloud or showers. Expect sunrise at 05:39, sunset at 17:23, and 11 hours 44 minutes of sunlight today overall.
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 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.