Weather forecast for 10 daysSanta Cruz, CA

Weather forecast for the weekend

Sunday Oct 18, 2026

  • 73°F
  • 52°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 9mphWSW 258°
  • Humidity: 67%
  • UV index: 5
  • Sunrise: 7:18 am PDT
  • Sunset: 6:27 pm PDT
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Today, on Sunday, October 18, clear skies and sunshine are anticipated.
Forecasted temperatures will peak at a temperate 73.4°F and dip to a minimum of a cool 51.8°F.
Today, the maximum temperature is expected to be a couple of degrees higher than October's climate norm of 69.4°F.
Sunrise was at 7:18 am and sunset will be at 6:27 pm; the daylight will last for 11h and 8min.

10-day overview

Daily temperatures

Warmest day: today 73°C.
Coldest period: tomorrow - Thursday 64°C.

Chance of precipitation

Highest chance: Wednesday 61%.

Long-term weather forecast

  • Sunday
  • Oct 18, 2026
  • 73°F
  • 52°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 9mphWSW 258°
  • Humidity: 67%
  • UV index: 5
  • Sunrise: 7:18 am PDT
  • Sunset: 6:27 pm PDT
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  • Monday
  • Oct 19, 2026
  • 64°F
  • 52°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 7%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 12mphWNW 290°
  • Humidity: 69%
  • UV index: 5
  • Sunrise: 7:19 am PDT
  • Sunset: 6:26 pm PDT
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  • Tuesday
  • Oct 20, 2026
  • 64°F
  • 54°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 11%
  • Precipitation: 0.16"
  • Wind: 8mphS 178°
  • Humidity: 69%
  • UV index: 3
  • Sunrise: 7:20 am PDT
  • Sunset: 6:24 pm PDT
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  • Wednesday
  • Oct 21, 2026
  • 64°F
  • 52°F
Showers
Showers
  • Precip. probability: 61%
  • Precipitation: 0.16"
  • Wind: 7mphE 91°
  • Humidity: 79%
  • UV index: 2
  • Sunrise: 7:21 am PDT
  • Sunset: 6:23 pm PDT
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  • Thursday
  • Oct 22, 2026
  • 64°F
  • 54°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 24%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 10mphWSW 257°
  • Humidity: 79%
  • UV index: 4
  • Sunrise: 7:22 am PDT
  • Sunset: 6:22 pm PDT
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  • Friday
  • Oct 23, 2026
  • 66°F
  • 52°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 11%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 9mphWNW 293°
  • Humidity: 74%
  • UV index: 5
  • Sunrise: 7:23 am PDT
  • Sunset: 6:21 pm PDT
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  • Saturday
  • Oct 24, 2026
  • 70°F
  • 52°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 5%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 8mphWNW 285°
  • Humidity: 64%
  • UV index: 5
  • Sunrise: 7:24 am PDT
  • Sunset: 6:19 pm PDT
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  • Sunday
  • Oct 25, 2026
  • 68°F
  • 52°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 20%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 8mphWSW 257°
  • Humidity: 65%
  • UV index: 4
  • Sunrise: 7:25 am PDT
  • Sunset: 6:18 pm PDT
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  • Monday
  • Oct 26, 2026
  • 66°F
  • 50°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 24%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 9mphWSW 252°
  • Humidity: 69%
  • UV index: 4
  • Sunrise: 7:26 am PDT
  • Sunset: 6:17 pm PDT
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  • Tuesday
  • Oct 27, 2026
  • 66°F
  • 50°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 8mphWSW 243°
  • Humidity: 67%
  • UV index: 4
  • Sunrise: 7:27 am PDT
  • Sunset: 6:16 pm PDT
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Models point to a combination of primarily dull and occasionally dry and sunny and showery weather is predicted.
With light precipitation of 0.16", rainfall is anticipated on Tuesday and Wednesday.
In the upcoming days, the highest temperature will vary between 64.4°F and 73.4°F, while fluctuations in the night’s lowest temperature will be minimal, as the overnight low will fall between 50°F and 53.6°F.
Today is the warmest day, with a maximum temperature of 73.4°F; with a maximum temperature of 64.4°F, Monday through Thursday will be the coldest days.
Updated: Oct 18, 2026 @ 14:27:52 UTC
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Frequently asked questions

On Sunday, expect consistent sunshine and open skies.

Today, the highest temperature will be 73.4°F, while the lowest temperature will be 51.8°F.
The highest temperature will be relatively higher than the average maximum of 69.4°F in October. The lowest temperature today will be in line with the average low temperature.

On Sunday, in Santa Cruz, sunrise was at 7:18 am and sunset will be at 6:27 pm (PDT).

In Santa Cruz, today, there will be 11h and 8min of daylight.