Weather in Santa Cruz, CA
Updated 2026-09-26 08:00 local time · ZIP codes 95060, 95062, 95064, 95065
Sunny
No government weather alerts were returned for this location at the latest update.
Next hours
56°7% rain60°5% rain63°3% rain66°2% rain
68°9% rain
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62°14% rain3-day weather forecast
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Weather insights for today
Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 14%).
It feels like 55°F with winds near 2 mph.
66°F, 2% rain chance and 5 mph wind.
Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 16 mph.
Current temperature is 56°F, wind 2 mph, rain chance up to 14%.
UV index is 0.
Local weather characteristics in Santa Cruz
California weather varies from cool marine conditions along parts of the Pacific coast to hot inland valleys, deserts and snowy mountain climates. Short distances can produce large temperature differences.
Santa Cruz is part of the West weather region. The forecast point is near 36.97°N latitude and 122.03°W longitude. Local temperature, wind and precipitation can still differ from nearby places, especially where terrain, coastlines or urban development create small-scale weather changes.
Santa Cruz weather today
Sunny and 56°F in Santa Cruz, CA. Today's high is 72°F with a 7% rain chance. Winds are around 2 mph with gusts near 3 mph. Relative humidity is 74%, pressure is 29.96 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.
Tonight and tomorrow in Santa Cruz
Sunrise is at 06:59 AM and sunset is at 06:59 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 73°F and a low near 53°F. The maximum rain chance is 9%.