10-Day Weather Forecast for Santa Cruz, CA - The Weather Channel | weather.com (2024)

As of 4:12 am PDT

Today

AM Clouds/PM Sun

65°/54°

4%

SW 9mph

Sun 28 | Day

65°

4%

SW 9mph

Cloudy skies early, then partly cloudy this afternoon. High around 65F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph.

  • Humidity79%

  • UV Index10 of 11

  • Sunrise6:10 am

  • Sunset8:18 pm

Sun 28 | Night

54°

11%

N 7mph

Partly cloudy skies early will give way to cloudy skies late. Low 54F. Winds N at 5 to 10 mph.

  • Humidity89%

  • UV Index0 of 11

  • Moonrise12:10 am

    Waning Crescent

  • Moonset2:33 pm

Mon 29

AM Clouds/PM Sun

74°/57°

7%

WSW 9mph

Mon 29 | Day

74°

7%

WSW 9mph

Morning clouds will give way to sunshine for the afternoon. High 74F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph.

  • Humidity75%

  • UV Index10 of 11

  • Sunrise6:11 am

  • Sunset8:17 pm

Mon 29 | Night

57°

12%

NNW 9mph

Partly cloudy skies in the evening, then becoming cloudy overnight. Low 57F. Winds NNW at 5 to 10 mph.

  • Humidity87%

  • UV Index0 of 11

  • Moonrise12:44 am

    Waning Crescent

  • Moonset3:44 pm

Tue 30

Partly Cloudy

74°/56°

8%

WNW 11mph

Tue 30 | Day

74°

8%

WNW 11mph

Partly cloudy skies. High 74F. Winds WNW at 10 to 15 mph.

  • Humidity78%

  • UV Index10 of 11

  • Sunrise6:12 am

  • Sunset8:16 pm

Tue 30 | Night

56°

9%

NNW 10mph

Partly cloudy skies during the evening will give way to cloudy skies overnight. Low 56F. Winds NNW at 5 to 10 mph.

  • Humidity91%

  • UV Index0 of 11

  • Moonrise1:24 am

    Waning Crescent

  • Moonset4:53 pm

Wed 31

Partly Cloudy

67°/56°

11%

SW 8mph

Wed 31 | Day

67°

11%

SW 8mph

Partly cloudy skies. High 67F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph.

  • Humidity87%

  • UV Index10 of 11

  • Sunrise6:13 am

  • Sunset8:15 pm

Wed 31 | Night

56°

10%

N 6mph

Partly cloudy skies during the evening will give way to cloudy skies overnight. Low 56F. Winds light and variable.

  • Humidity95%

  • UV Index0 of 11

  • Moonrise2:12 am

    Waning Crescent

  • Moonset5:57 pm

Thu 01 | Day

69°

7%

WSW 9mph

Cloudy early with partial sunshine expected late. High 69F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph.

  • Humidity83%

  • UV Index10 of 11

  • Sunrise6:14 am

  • Sunset8:14 pm

Thu 01 | Night

56°

7%

NNW 7mph

Mostly cloudy skies. Low 56F. Winds NNW at 5 to 10 mph.

  • Humidity92%

  • UV Index0 of 11

  • Moonrise3:07 am

    Waning Crescent

  • Moonset6:52 pm

Fri 02

AM Clouds/PM Sun

72°/56°

7%

WNW 9mph

Fri 02 | Day

72°

7%

WNW 9mph

Cloudy early with partial sunshine expected late. High 72F. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph.

  • Humidity77%

  • UV Index10 of 11

  • Sunrise6:14 am

  • Sunset8:13 pm

Fri 02 | Night

56°

7%

NNW 7mph

Partly cloudy in the evening with more clouds for later at night. Low 56F. Winds NNW at 5 to 10 mph.

  • Humidity90%

  • UV Index0 of 11

  • Moonrise4:09 am

    Waning Crescent

  • Moonset7:37 pm

Sat 03

Partly Cloudy

72°/56°

6%

W 8mph

Sat 03 | Day

72°

6%

W 8mph

Partly cloudy. High 72F. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph.

  • Humidity76%

  • UV Index10 of 11

  • Sunrise6:15 am

  • Sunset8:12 pm

Sat 03 | Night

56°

7%

NNW 7mph

A few clouds. Low 56F. Winds NNW at 5 to 10 mph.

  • Humidity88%

  • UV Index0 of 11

  • Moonrise5:13 am

    New Moon

  • Moonset8:15 pm

Sun 04

Partly Cloudy

72°/56°

5%

WSW 8mph

Sun 04 | Day

72°

5%

WSW 8mph

Partly cloudy skies. High 72F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph.

  • Humidity74%

  • UV Index10 of 11

  • Sunrise6:16 am

  • Sunset8:11 pm

Sun 04 | Night

56°

7%

NNE 7mph

Partly cloudy. Low 56F. Winds NNE at 5 to 10 mph.

  • Humidity89%

  • UV Index0 of 11

  • Moonrise6:18 am

    New Moon

  • Moonset8:46 pm

Mon 05

Partly Cloudy

72°/56°

5%

WSW 8mph

Mon 05 | Day

72°

5%

WSW 8mph

Sunshine and clouds mixed. High 72F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph.

  • Humidity73%

  • UV Index10 of 11

  • Sunrise6:17 am

  • Sunset8:10 pm

Mon 05 | Night

56°

7%

NE 6mph

Partly to mostly cloudy. Low 56F. Winds light and variable.

  • Humidity87%

  • UV Index0 of 11

  • Moonrise7:20 am

    Waxing Crescent

  • Moonset9:12 pm

Tue 06

Partly Cloudy

74°/56°

5%

WSW 8mph

Tue 06 | Day

74°

5%

WSW 8mph

Partly cloudy. High 74F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph.

  • Humidity70%

  • UV Index10 of 11

  • Sunrise6:18 am

  • Sunset8:09 pm

Tue 06 | Night

56°

7%

SW 6mph

Partly cloudy. Low 56F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph.

  • Humidity86%

  • UV Index0 of 11

  • Moonrise8:21 am

    Waxing Crescent

  • Moonset9:35 pm

Wed 07

Partly Cloudy

71°/56°

5%

WSW 8mph

Wed 07 | Day

71°

5%

WSW 8mph

Partly cloudy skies. High 71F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph.

  • Humidity73%

  • UV Index10 of 11

  • Sunrise6:19 am

  • Sunset8:08 pm

Wed 07 | Night

56°

7%

WSW 6mph

A few clouds. Low 56F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph.

  • Humidity87%

  • UV Index0 of 11

  • Moonrise9:18 am

    Waxing Crescent

  • Moonset9:56 pm

Thu 08

Partly Cloudy

71°/55°

5%

WSW 8mph

Thu 08 | Day

71°

5%

WSW 8mph

Partly cloudy skies. High 71F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph.

  • Humidity73%

  • UV Index10 of 11

  • Sunrise6:19 am

  • Sunset8:07 pm

Thu 08 | Night

55°

7%

W 7mph

Partly cloudy skies. Low around 55F. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph.

  • Humidity88%

  • UV Index0 of 11

  • Moonrise10:16 am

    Waxing Crescent

  • Moonset10:18 pm

Fri 09

Partly Cloudy

71°/55°

6%

WSW 8mph

Fri 09 | Day

71°

6%

WSW 8mph

Intervals of clouds and sunshine. High 71F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph.

  • Humidity74%

  • UV Index10 of 11

  • Sunrise6:20 am

  • Sunset8:05 pm

Fri 09 | Night

55°

7%

W 7mph

A few clouds. Low near 55F. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph.

  • Humidity90%

  • UV Index0 of 11

  • Moonrise11:12 am

    Waxing Crescent

  • Moonset10:39 pm

Sat 10

Partly Cloudy

71°/55°

5%

WSW 9mph

Sat 10 | Day

71°

5%

WSW 9mph

Intervals of clouds and sunshine. High 71F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph.

  • Humidity74%

  • UV Index10 of 11

  • Sunrise6:21 am

  • Sunset8:04 pm

Sat 10 | Night

55°

7%

WNW 7mph

A few clouds from time to time. Low near 55F. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph.

  • Humidity90%

  • UV Index0 of 11

  • Moonrise12:11 pm

    Waxing Crescent

  • Moonset11:03 pm

Sun 11

Partly Cloudy

71°/55°

6%

WSW 9mph

Sun 11 | Day

71°

6%

WSW 9mph

Intervals of clouds and sunshine. High 71F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph.

  • Humidity74%

  • UV Index9 of 11

  • Sunrise6:22 am

  • Sunset8:03 pm

Sun 11 | Night

55°

7%

SSW 7mph

A few clouds. Low near 55F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph.

  • Humidity89%

  • UV Index0 of 11

  • Moonrise1:10 pm

    Waxing Crescent

  • Moonset11:29 pm

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10-Day Weather Forecast for Santa Cruz, CA - The Weather Channel | weather.com (2024)

FAQs

What are the seasons in Santa Cruz? ›

Santa Cruz County has many micro climes which can vary in temperature . The mountain regions tend toward cooler winters and hotter summers while Santa Cruz has mild weather throughout the year, enjoying a Mediterranean climate characterized by cool, wet winters and warm, mostly dry summers.

What's the weather like in Half Moon Bay? ›

tenDayWeather-Half Moon Bay, CA

A mix of clouds and sun during the morning will give way to cloudy skies this afternoon. Expect mist and reduced visibilities at times. High 64F.

Is Santa Cruz warm in August? ›

Santa Cruz Weather in the Summer

The months of June, July, and August are marked by seemingly endless sunny days- the average highs in the summer rest in the mid 70s, although it often gets much warmer. July, August, and September are typically the hottest months of the year.

Is Santa Cruz warm in June? ›

June-August

Average temperatures in June, July and August hover in the mid-70s, though Santa Cruz can experience much warmer days. (The record high was 107 degrees.)

What is the best month in Santa Cruz? ›

Best Months to Visit

The best time to visit Santa Cruz is from September through November when the summer tourists have returned home, leaving a bit more room on the beaches, walking paths and other attractions.

What is the rainiest month in Santa Cruz, CA? ›

The rainy period of the year lasts for 7.2 months, from October 4 to May 10, with a sliding 31-day rainfall of at least 0.5 inches. The month with the most rain in Santa Cruz is February, with an average rainfall of 3.7 inches. The rainless period of the year lasts for 4.8 months, from May 10 to October 4.

Is it expensive to live in Half Moon Bay? ›

Half Moon Bay is ranked 3 out of 273 cities across the US in terms of cost of living. The cost of living in Half Moon Bay is 169.9% of the national average.

Can you live in Half Moon Bay? ›

Half Moon Bay is in San Mateo County. Living in Half Moon Bay offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Half Moon Bay there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many retirees live in Half Moon Bay and residents tend to have moderate political views.

Can you swim in Half Moon Bay Beach? ›

Many visitors enjoy sunbathing, fishing, and long walks in the sand as well. You'll often see people wading into the water or surfing the waves, but please use caution around the ocean. The water here can be very cold, and rip currents can pull even experienced swimmers out to sea.

What is the record high temperature in Santa Cruz? ›

The highest official temperature ever recorded in Santa Cruz was on Sept. 3, 2017, when the thermometer climbed to 110 degrees. There were also two days in August of 2020 when it reached 107.

Does Santa Cruz ever get hot? ›

A hot day in Santa Cruz is considered to be any day above a “feels like” temperature of 82ºF. Santa Cruz is expected to experience 7 hot days this year. Due to a changing climate, Santa Cruz will experience 15 days above 82ºF in 30 years.

Is Santa Cruz humid or dry? ›

It has an ideal Mediterranean climate with low humidity and sunshine 300 days a year. There are four incorporated cities in the County. The largest is the City of Santa Cruz, with a population of 59,946.

Why is it so foggy in Santa Cruz? ›

Occurring mostly in the spring and summer when warm humid air crosses over cooler ocean waters, the fog shapeshifts the Santa Cruz County landscape. Sometimes thick and dark, sometimes light and airy, the fog has a way of redefining coastlines, mountain ranges, ocean views, and tree lines.

Can you swim in the ocean at Santa Cruz? ›

The most popular open water swimming beach in Santa Cruz is Cowell Beach, located on the west side of the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf. This small cove is generally protected from the wind by tall cliffs and the setting is idyllic.

Which is better to visit Santa Cruz or Monterey? ›

Monterey is notable for its sights and museums. Also, Santa Cruz is not as famous, but is still a good town to visit for its museums and history. Monterey offers many unique museums, sights, and landmarks that will make for a memorable trip. The Monterey Bay Aquarium is a not-to-be-missed destination in town.

What type of climate does Santa Cruz have? ›

Climate. Santa Cruz has mild weather throughout the year, experiencing a warm-summer Mediterranean climate characterized by mild, wet winters and warm, mostly dry summers. Due to its proximity to Monterey Bay, fog and low overcast are common during the night and morning hours, especially in the summer.

How many days of sunshine does Santa Cruz get a year? ›

Santa Cruz offers about 300 days of sunshine per year.

Does Santa Cruz ever snow? ›

But the Santa Cruz Mountains are affected by the (relatively) warm air off the Pacific Ocean that discourages a frequent snowline. To keep snow from melting on contact, temperatures need to be at-or-below freezing just above ground level, for snow to accumulate.

What is winter like in Santa Cruz? ›

Daily high temperatures are around 60°F, rarely falling below 53°F or exceeding 70°F. The lowest daily average high temperature is 59°F on December 25. Daily low temperatures are around 46°F, rarely falling below 38°F or exceeding 54°F.

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