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Today weather in Santa Cruz
Monday, September 21st, 2026
20°
Sunny
Feels like 18° · Low 12°
Official weather alert: Small Craft Advisory. Mild temperatures are expected in Santa Cruz Today, peaking at around 20 °F and dropping to 11 °F by night. Gentle breezes are expected across Santa Cruz Today, with speeds reaching around 14 km/h. There's a slight chance of rain at 10%.
20° / 12°
Temp
10%
Rain
14 km/h
Wind
77%
Humidity
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Santa Cruz hourly forecast for today
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| 12:00 AM | 01:00 AM | 02:00 AM | 03:00 AM | 04:00 AM | 05:00 AM | 06:00 AM | 06:55 AM | 07:00 AM | 08:00 AM | 09:00 AM | 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM | 12:00 PM | 01:00 PM | 02:00 PM | 03:00 PM | 04:00 PM | 05:00 PM | 06:00 PM | 07:00 PM | 07:07 PM | 08:00 PM | 09:00 PM | 10:00 PM | 11:00 PM | ||
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| temperatures | 13.4° | 13.1° | 12.6° | 12.7° | 12.5° | 12.6° | 12° | Sunrise | 11.9° | 12.9° | 14.7° | 16.4° | 17.9° | 19.2° | 20.1° | 20.3° | 20° | 19.7° | 19.1° | 17.8° | 16° | Sunset | 14.9° | 14.3° | 14° | 13.6° | |
| Feels like | 13.6° | 13.6° | 12.5° | 12.6° | 12.4° | 12.1° | 11.9° | 11.7° | 12.7° | 14.6° | 15.8° | 16.5° | 17.4° | 18° | 18.2° | 17.8° | 17.7° | 17.4° | 16.1° | 14.9° | 14.2° | 14.3° | 13.7° | 13.7° | |||
| wind speed | 2 km/h | 1 km/h | 3 km/h | 2 km/h | 2 km/h | 4 km/h | 1 km/h | 1 km/h | 2 km/h | 2 km/h | 5 km/h | 9 km/h | 11 km/h | 13 km/h | 13 km/h | 14 km/h | 13 km/h | 12 km/h | 12 km/h | 9 km/h | 6 km/h | 3 km/h | 4 km/h | 2 km/h | |||
| wind degree | 51° | 25° | 33° | 23° | 296° | 356° | 91° | 344° | 22° | 148° | 195° | 195° | 203° | 208° | 214° | 223° | 228° | 226° | 235° | 245° | 258° | 281° | 275° | 244° | |||
| wind direction | NE | NNE | NNE | NNE | WNW | N | E | NNW | NNE | SSE | SSW | SSW | SSW | SSW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | WSW | WSW | W | W | WSW | |||
| Precipitation | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | |||
| chance for rain | 15% | 14% | 31% | 23% | 27% | 21% | 15% | 15% | 14% | 10% | 7% | 4% | 3% | 3% | 3% | 3% | 3% | 4% | 5% | 8% | 10% | 10% | 11% | 11% | |||
| chance for snow | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |||
| humidity | 91% | 91% | 91% | 88% | 88% | 86% | 88% | 89% | 85% | 77% | 69% | 63% | 59% | 57% | 57% | 59% | 60% | 63% | 68% | 76% | 82% | 83% | 84% | 86% | |||
| dew point | 12° | 11.8° | 11.2° | 10.9° | 10.6° | 10.4° | 10.2° | 10.2° | 10.4° | 10.7° | 10.7° | 10.7° | 11° | 11.2° | 11.4° | 11.7° | 11.7° | 11.9° | 11.9° | 11.9° | 11.7° | 11.5° | 11.4° | 11.3° | |||
| visibility | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | |||
| cloud cover | 14% | 5% | 100% | 71% | 92% | 72% | 30% | 18% | 31% | 29% | 25% | 8% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |||
| UV | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.2 | 1 | 2.5 | 4.4 | 6 | 6.8 | 6.5 | 5.1 | 3.2 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Weather in Santa Cruz today
The weather in Santa Cruz today is expected to be noticeably cooler than usual, with a forecast temperature of 20 °F, compared to an average of 24 °F for September 21st in recent years.
temperatures
20 °F
rain
0 mm
wind
14 km/h
UV
High
Santa Cruz daylight overview ☀️
Today in Santa Cruz, The sun rises at 06:55 and sets at 19:07, giving a total daylight duration of 12 hours and 12 minutes.
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The weather today in Santa Cruz - FAQ
What is the maximum temperature for today in Santa Cruz?
The maximum temperature for today in Santa Cruz is expected to be 20° degrees. Please dress accordingly to stay comfortable throughout the day.
Will it rain today in Santa Cruz? 🌧️
Yes, there is a 10% chance of rain in Santa Cruz today. We recommend carrying an umbrella or rain gear to stay dry.
What will be the wind speed today in Santa Cruz? 🌀
The wind in Santa Cruz is expected to blow at 14 km/h. This could affect outdoor activities, so plan accordingly.
How should I dress for the weather in Santa Cruz today?
Given the forecast of 20 °F with a 10% chance of rain, we advise checking our "What to wear today" section for recommendations. There, you will find tailored advice to help you stay comfortable and prepared for the weather conditions in Santa Cruz today.
What is the sunrise and sunset time for Santa Cruz today?
The sun is expected to rise at 06:55 and set at 19:07 in Santa Cruz.
How accurate is the weather forecast Santa Cruz today? ✅
Santa Cruz weather forecast for today is based on the most current and sophisticated meteorological models available. While we strive for accuracy, weather conditions can change unexpectedly, so we recommend checking for updates regularly.
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