Santa Cruz
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Humid and Overcast
Feels Like: 22°72°
Min: 21°70°
Max: 27°81°
The next few hours will be mostly cloudy, with tomorrow reaching 25°C and dropping to 20°C. The coming days will be rain throughout the day.
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Rain features in Santa Cruz on October 12, 2026, so keep waterproofs handy through the day. The damp theme is strongest where shower chances rise. Early hours look the most unsettled, with rain probability near 100% by 11:00. The thickest cloud arrives around 00:00, reaching about 98%.Rain features in Santa Cruz on October 12, 2026, so keep waterproofs handy through the day. The damp theme is strongest where shower chances rise. Early hours look the most unsettled, with rain probability near 100% by 11:00. The thickest cloud arrives around 00:00, reaching about 98%.
Temperatures climb from an overnight low near 21°C toward a daytime high of about 25°C. Relative humidity sits between 89% and 100%, reaching its peak around 16:00. Winds stay light, near 8 km/h by 10:00, so the day feels still more than breezy.Temperatures climb from an overnight low near 70°F toward a daytime high of about 76°F. Relative humidity sits between 89% and 100%, reaching its peak around 16:00. Winds stay light, near 5 mph by 10:00, so the day feels still more than breezy.
The second half of the day still looks unsettled, with rain probability around 100% by 12:00. Dense cloud near 99% at 17:00 keeps the feel grey. Visibility holds near 12.9 km, though it can fall to 2.5 km. The sun rises at 06:22 and sets at 18:11, for a total of 11 hours 49 minutes of sunlight today.The second half of the day still looks unsettled, with rain probability around 100% by 12:00. Dense cloud near 99% at 17:00 keeps the feel grey. Visibility holds near 8 mi, though it can fall to 1.6 mi. The sun rises at 06:22 and sets at 18:11, 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 25°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 76°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 25°C. The average temperature during this period is around 21°C.The warmest month in Santa Cruz is March, with average high temperatures of 78°F. The average temperature during this period is around 70°F.
How cold does it get in Santa Cruz?
The coldest month in Santa Cruz is January, with average low temperatures of 17°C. The average temperature during this period is around 20°C.The coldest month in Santa Cruz is January, with average low temperatures of 62°F. The average temperature during this period is around 68°F.
What is the wettest time of year in Santa Cruz?
The wettest month in Santa Cruz is October, with an average of 668 mm of precipitation.The wettest month in Santa Cruz is October, with an average of 26.3 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 58 mm of precipitation.The driest month in Santa Cruz is February, with an average of 2.3 in of precipitation.