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Weather in Santa Cruz, California for August 2026

Your guide to Santa Cruz weather in August - trends and predictions

    Temperatures

  • In general, the average temperature in Santa Cruz at the beginning of August is 20.7 °F. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to noticeably warm up, reaching an average of 23 °F by the end of August.

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  • Precipitation in Santa Cruz during August is a rare event, with an average of fewer than 2 rainy days.

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Average dry days
31
Dry days
Average rainy days
0
Rainy days
Average snowy days
0
Snow days
Average temperatures
22°/13°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
12 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
81 %
Avg humidity

Santa Cruz Weather August

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July
September
Sun.Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.
1
Mist
21°
2
Mist
22°
3
Mist
21°
4
Mist
20°
5
Mist
19°
6
Mist
22°
7
Cloudy
20°
8
Mist
19°
9
Mist
19°
10
Mist
21°
11
Partly cloudy
22°
12
Mist
21°
13
Mist
21°
14
Mist
20°
15
Mist
23°
16
Mist
21°
17
Mist
22°
18
Mist
22°
19
Mist
20°
20
Mist
25°
21
Partly cloudy
25°
22
Partly cloudy
24°
23
Overcast
22°
24
Mist
22°
25
Mist
21°
26
Mist
20°
27
Mist
17°
28
Mist
20°
29
Fog
26°
30
Sunny
29°
31
Sunny
28°

Temperatures trend during August in Santa Cruz

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August weather in Santa Cruz day by day

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July September
Date Weather Temperatures Rain UV More
Aug. 1 Mist
Mist
 21° /14° 0 mm 5
Aug. 2 Mist
Mist
 22° /13° 0 mm 5
Aug. 3 Mist
Mist
 21° /12° 0 mm 5
Aug. 4 Mist
Mist
 20° /11° 0 mm 5
Aug. 5 Mist
Mist
 19° /11° 0 mm 4
Aug. 6 Mist
Mist
 22° /11° 0 mm 5
Aug. 7 Cloudy
Cloudy
 20° /13° 0 mm 5
Aug. 8 Mist
Mist
 19° /13° 0 mm 4
Aug. 9 Mist
Mist
 19° /12° 0 mm 4
Aug. 10 Mist
Mist
 21° /13° 0 mm 5
Aug. 11 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 22° /13° 0 mm 6
Aug. 12 Mist
Mist
 21° /13° 0 mm 5
Aug. 13 Mist
Mist
 21° /13° 0 mm 5
Aug. 14 Mist
Mist
 20° /14° 0 mm 5
Aug. 15 Mist
Mist
 23° /13° 0 mm 5
Aug. 16 Mist
Mist
 21° /16° 0 mm 5
Aug. 17 Mist
Mist
 22° /15° 0 mm 5
Aug. 18 Mist
Mist
 22° /12° 0 mm 5
Aug. 19 Mist
Mist
 20° /12° 0 mm 5
Aug. 20 Mist
Mist
 25° /12° 0 mm 6
Aug. 21 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 25° /13° 0 mm 7
Aug. 22 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 24° /14° 0 mm 6
Aug. 23 Overcast
Overcast
 22° /15° 0 mm 5
Aug. 24 Mist
Mist
 22° /14° 0 mm 5
Aug. 25 Mist
Mist
 21° /13° 0 mm 5
Aug. 26 Mist
Mist
 20° /14° 0 mm 5
Aug. 27 Mist
Mist
 17° /13° 0 mm 4
Aug. 28 Mist
Mist
 20° /12° 0 mm 5
Aug. 29 Fog
Fog
 26° /13° 0 mm 6
Aug. 30 Sunny
Sunny
 29° /14° 0 mm 7
Aug. 31 Sunny
Sunny
 28° /16° 0 mm 7
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Santa Cruz in August is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Santa Cruz forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Santa Cruz in August - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Santa Cruz during August?
Enjoy moderate daytime temperatures of up to 22° and cooler nights around 13°. Ideal for a range of outdoor activities, from hiking to city tours.
How much rainfall should be expected in Santa Cruz during August?
Rainfall in Santa Cruz during August is rare to nonexistent, with the total expected rainfall being less than 10 mm and approximately 0 days seeing any precipitation. Planning without the concern for rain is generally straightforward during this very dry period.
What are the typical wind conditions in Santa Cruz during August?
The average wind speed in Santa Cruz during August is 12 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

UV exposure in Santa Cruz during August

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