Santa Cruz
26°78°
Humid and Overcast
Feels Like: 26°78°
Min: 25°76°
Max: 31°89°
The next few hours will be humid and overcast, with tomorrow reaching 31°C and dropping to 23°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 morning carries the wetter risk, with rain chances near 92% and the highest odds around 11:00. Cloud is also thick early on, peaking near 98% around 00:00.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 morning carries the wetter risk, with rain chances near 92% and the highest odds around 11:00. Cloud is also thick early on, peaking near 98% around 00:00.
The temperature range runs from about 24°C up to 31°C. The air stays humid, with relative humidity between 69% and 99% and the peak around 00:00. Airflow remains manageable, reaching about 8 km/h around 16:00.The temperature range runs from about 75°F up to 88°F. The air stays humid, with relative humidity between 69% and 99% and the peak around 00:00. Airflow remains manageable, reaching about 5 mph around 16:00.
The second half of the day still looks unsettled, with rain probability around 96% by 14:00. Dense cloud near 96% at 17:00 keeps the feel grey. Visibility stays generally good near 15.6 km on average, though it can drop toward 8.5 km in thicker cloud or showers. The sun rises at 06:07 and sets at 17:56, for a total of 11 hours 49 minutes of sunlight today.The second half of the day still looks unsettled, with rain probability around 96% by 14:00. Dense cloud near 96% at 17:00 keeps the feel grey. Visibility stays generally good near 9.7 mi on average, though it can drop toward 5.3 mi in thicker cloud or showers. The sun rises at 06:07 and sets at 17:56, for a total of 11 hours 49 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 31°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 88°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 27°C.The warmest month in Santa Cruz is April, with average high temperatures of 87°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 January, with average low temperatures of 24°C. The average temperature during this period is around 26°C.The coldest month in Santa Cruz is January, with average low temperatures of 75°F. The average temperature during this period is around 80°F.
What is the wettest time of year in Santa Cruz?
The wettest month in Santa Cruz is June, with an average of 303 mm of precipitation.The wettest month in Santa Cruz is June, with an average of 11.9 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 30 mm of precipitation.The driest month in Santa Cruz is February, with an average of 1.2 in of precipitation.