Local weather forecast

Weather in Santa Cruz, CA

Updated 2026-08-11 08:15 local time · ZIP codes 95060, 95062, 95064, 95065

Cloudy
Now58°F

Cloudy

High / Low76° / 56°
Rain chance15%
Wind2 mph
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Hourly

Next hours

NowCloudy58°28% rain
9 AMPartly Cloudy63°12% rain
10 AMSunny67°6% rain
11 AMSunny71°4% rain
12 PMSunny74°3% rain
1 PMSunny75°3% rain
2 PMSunny76°3% rain
3 PMSunny76°3% rain
4 PMSunny76°4% rain
5 PMSunny73°5% rain
6 PMSunny69°7% rain
7 PMSunny66°10% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-08-11
Sunny
76° 56°Sunny
Rain 15%Gust 7 mph
Tomorrow2026-08-12
Patchy rain nearby
72° 56°Patchy rain nearby
Rain 21%Gust 8 mph
Thursday2026-08-13
Patchy rain nearby
70° 56°Patchy rain nearby
Rain 21%Gust 9 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like59°F
Humidity94%
Pressure29.97 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind2 mph S
Wind gusts3 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index1
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:21 AM
Sunset08:05 PM
Moonrise04:34 AM
Moon phaseNew Moon
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Umbrella not essential

Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 28%).

Light layers should work

It feels like 59°F with winds near 2 mph.

Best window: 11 AM

71°F, 4% rain chance and 5 mph wind.

Driving conditions look generally normal

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 8 mph.

Good conditions for an easy run

Current temperature is 58°F, wind 2 mph, rain chance up to 28%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 1.

Santa Cruz weather today

Cloudy and 58°F in Santa Cruz, CA. Today's high is 76°F with a 15% rain chance. Winds are around 2 mph with gusts near 3 mph. Relative humidity is 94%, pressure is 29.97 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Santa Cruz

Sunrise is at 06:21 AM and sunset is at 08:05 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Patchy rain nearby with a high near 72°F and a low near 56°F. The maximum rain chance is 21%.

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