Santa Cruz

Current Weather

25°77°

Humid and Overcast

Feels Like: 25°78°

Min: 25°76°

Max: 30°86°

The next few hours will be mostly cloudy, with tomorrow reaching 28°C and dropping to 23°C. The coming days will be light rain throughout the day.

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Air Quality
12
Good

Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.

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Daylight Hours

06:18

Sunrise

18:08

Sunset

11 hours 50 minutes of sunlight today
Moon

06:54

Moonrise

18:57

Moonset

Daily Forecast

Sunday

25°76°
30°86°

Today

24°76°
28°82°

Tuesday

23°74°
29°85°

Wednesday

23°73°
29°84°

Thursday

24°74°
29°84°

Friday

24°75°
29°84°

Saturday

24°75°
28°82°

Sunday

24°75°
28°83°

Monday

24°75°
28°82°

Tuesday

23°74°
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UV Index
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Weather in Santa Cruz tomorrow, October 12, 2026

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. Early hours look the most unsettled, with rain probability near 96% by 11:00. The thickest cloud arrives around 00:00, reaching about 100%.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. Early hours look the most unsettled, with rain probability near 96% by 11:00. The thickest cloud arrives around 00:00, reaching about 100%.

Temperatures climb from an overnight low near 24°C toward a daytime high of about 28°C. Expect humidity between 83% and 98%, most humid near 07:00. A lighter breeze peaks around 13:00 near 13 km/h.Temperatures climb from an overnight low near 76°F toward a daytime high of about 82°F. Expect humidity between 83% and 98%, most humid near 07:00. A lighter breeze peaks around 13:00 near 8 mph.

Afternoon showers stay in play, peaking near 100% around 14:00. Skies remain cluttered, with cover about 100% by 19:00. Visibility stays generally good near 13.9 km on average, though it can drop toward 4.6 km in thicker cloud or showers. Expect sunrise at 06:18, sunset at 18:08, and 11 hours 50 minutes of sunlight today overall.Afternoon showers stay in play, peaking near 100% around 14:00. Skies remain cluttered, with cover about 100% by 19:00. Visibility stays generally good near 8.6 mi on average, though it can drop toward 2.9 mi in thicker cloud or showers. Expect sunrise at 06:18, sunset at 18:08, and 11 hours 50 minutes of sunlight today overall.

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 March, with average high temperatures of 31°C. The average temperature during this period is around 27°C.The warmest month in Santa Cruz is March, with average high temperatures of 88°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 23°C. The average temperature during this period is around 26°C.The coldest month in Santa Cruz is January, with average low temperatures of 74°F. The average temperature during this period is around 79°F.

What is the wettest time of year in Santa Cruz?

The wettest month in Santa Cruz is November, with an average of 759 mm of precipitation.The wettest month in Santa Cruz is November, with an average of 29.9 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 28 mm of precipitation.The driest month in Santa Cruz is February, with an average of 1.1 in of precipitation.

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