Santa Cruz

Madeira, Portugal

Current Weather

20°68°

Overcast

Feels Like: 20°68°

Min: 19°67°

Max: 23°73°

The next few hours will be overcast, with tomorrow reaching 21°C and dropping to 20°C. The coming days will be drizzle

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Air Quality

41
Good

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

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Pollen Levels

Tree PollenLow
Grass PollenLow
Weed PollenLow

Daylight Hours

08:22

Sunrise

19:19

Sunset

10 hours 56 minutes of sunlight today

Moon

17:16

Moonrise

04:20

Moonset

Daily Forecast

Today

19°67°
23°73°

Friday

20°68°
21°70°

Saturday

20°68°
23°73°

Sunday

19°66°
22°72°

Sunday

18°65°
20°68°

Monday

20°67°
22°72°

Tuesday

20°69°
22°72°

Wednesday

19°67°
23°73°

Thursday

21°69°
23°73°

Friday

21°70°
23°73°

UV Index

No protection needed
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Humidity

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Weather in Santa Cruz tomorrow, October 23, 2026

Santa Cruz starts October 23, 2026 looking damp, with rain in the forecast and wetter spells likely at times. Waterproof kit is the safer call for early plans. Early hours look the most unsettled, with rain probability near 90% by 10:00. The thickest cloud arrives around 11:00, reaching about 100%.Santa Cruz starts October 23, 2026 looking damp, with rain in the forecast and wetter spells likely at times. Waterproof kit is the safer call for early plans. Early hours look the most unsettled, with rain probability near 90% by 10:00. The thickest cloud arrives around 11:00, reaching about 100%.

The temperature range runs from about 20°C up to 21°C. Expect humidity between 73% and 85%, most humid near 08:00. A lighter breeze peaks around 10:00 near 22 km/h.The temperature range runs from about 68°F up to 70°F. Expect humidity between 73% and 85%, most humid near 08:00. A lighter breeze peaks around 10:00 near 14 mph.

Expect the wet theme to continue later, as rain odds reach 72% near 12:00. Cloud amounts hold near 100% around 12:00. Visibility stays generally good near 32.1 km on average, though it can drop toward 27 km in thicker cloud or showers. Expect sunrise at 08:23, sunset at 19:18, and 10 hours 54 minutes of sunlight today overall.Expect the wet theme to continue later, as rain odds reach 72% near 12:00. Cloud amounts hold near 100% around 12:00. Visibility stays generally good near 19.9 mi on average, though it can drop toward 16.8 mi in thicker cloud or showers. Expect sunrise at 08:23, sunset at 19:18, and 10 hours 54 minutes of sunlight today overall.

Taken together, Santa Cruz looks wet enough on October 23, 2026 that flexible outdoor plans work best, with temperatures peaking near 21°C.Taken together, Santa Cruz looks wet enough on October 23, 2026 that flexible outdoor plans work best, with temperatures peaking near 70°F.

Frequently asked questions about weather in Santa Cruz

How warm does it get in Santa Cruz?

The warmest month in Santa Cruz is August, with average high temperatures of 23°C. The average temperature during this period is around 22°C.The warmest month in Santa Cruz is August, with average high temperatures of 74°F. The average temperature during this period is around 71°F.

How cold does it get in Santa Cruz?

The coldest month in Santa Cruz is March, with average low temperatures of 15°C. The average temperature during this period is around 16°C.The coldest month in Santa Cruz is March, with average low temperatures of 58°F. The average temperature during this period is around 60°F.

What is the wettest time of year in Santa Cruz?

The wettest month in Santa Cruz is December, with an average of 59 mm of precipitation.The wettest month in Santa Cruz is December, with an average of 2.3 in of precipitation.

What is the driest time of year in Santa Cruz?

The driest month in Santa Cruz is July, with an average of 8 mm of precipitation.The driest month in Santa Cruz is July, with an average of 0.3 in of precipitation.

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