Santa Cruz
26°78°
Humid and Mostly Cloudy
Feels Like: 29°85°
Min: 25°78°
Max: 28°82°
The next few hours will be drizzle, with today reaching 28°C and dropping to 26°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. Wetter spells lean into the morning, when rain odds reach about 80% near 05:00. Skies look heaviest around 05:00, with cover close to 88%.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. Wetter spells lean into the morning, when rain odds reach about 80% near 05:00. Skies look heaviest around 05:00, with cover close to 88%.
Temperatures climb from an overnight low near 25°C toward a daytime high of about 28°C. Moisture in the air spans 78%-97%, with the highest values around 05:00. Expect gentle winds, highest near 12:00 at 16 km/h.Temperatures climb from an overnight low near 78°F toward a daytime high of about 82°F. Moisture in the air spans 78%-97%, with the highest values around 05:00. Expect gentle winds, highest near 12:00 at 10 mph.
The second half of the day still looks unsettled, with rain probability around 88% by 22:00. Dense cloud near 80% at 23:00 keeps the feel grey. Visibility stays generally good near 13.7 km on average, though it can drop toward 6.2 km in thicker cloud or showers. Expect sunrise at 05:34, sunset at 17:20, and 11 hours 46 minutes of sunlight today overall.The second half of the day still looks unsettled, with rain probability around 88% by 22:00. Dense cloud near 80% at 23:00 keeps the feel grey. Visibility stays generally good near 8.5 mi on average, though it can drop toward 3.9 mi in thicker cloud or showers. Expect sunrise at 05:34, sunset at 17:20, and 11 hours 46 minutes of sunlight today overall.
Taken together, Santa Cruz looks wet enough on October 12, 2026 that flexible outdoor plans work best, with temperatures peaking near 28°C.Taken together, Santa Cruz looks wet enough on October 12, 2026 that flexible outdoor plans work best, with temperatures peaking 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 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.