Weather forecast for 10 daysSanta Cruz, NM

Weather forecast for the weekend

Sunday Oct 18, 2026

  • 68°F
  • 43°F
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 3%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 6mphSW 231°
  • Humidity: 23%
  • UV index: 5
  • Sunrise: 7:13 am MDT
  • Sunset: 6:24 pm MDT
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On Sunday, October 18, expect brilliant sunshine under mostly clear skies.
The temperature will fluctuate from a high of an agreeable 68°F to a low of a brisk 42.8°F.
The high temperature will be moderately higher than the typical October level of 62.2°F.
Sunrise was at 7:13 am and sunset will be at 6:24 pm; the daylight will last for 11h and 11min.

10-day overview

Daily temperatures

Warmest day: Wednesday 72°C.
Coldest period: Sunday - Tuesday 61°C.

Chance of precipitation

Highest chance: Thursday 73%.

Long-term weather forecast

  • Sunday
  • Oct 18, 2026
  • 68°F
  • 43°F
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 3%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 6mphSW 231°
  • Humidity: 23%
  • UV index: 5
  • Sunrise: 7:13 am MDT
  • Sunset: 6:24 pm MDT
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  • Monday
  • Oct 19, 2026
  • 70°F
  • 48°F
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0.08"
  • Wind: 9mphWSW 255°
  • Humidity: 46%
  • UV index: 5
  • Sunrise: 7:14 am MDT
  • Sunset: 6:23 pm MDT
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  • Tuesday
  • Oct 20, 2026
  • 70°F
  • 46°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 24%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 11mphS 182°
  • Humidity: 59%
  • UV index: 5
  • Sunrise: 7:15 am MDT
  • Sunset: 6:22 pm MDT
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  • Wednesday
  • Oct 21, 2026
  • 72°F
  • 52°F
PM Thunderstorms
PM Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 53%
  • Precipitation: 0.2"
  • Wind: 8mphSW 230°
  • Humidity: 58%
  • UV index: 4
  • Sunrise: 7:16 am MDT
  • Sunset: 6:20 pm MDT
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  • Thursday
  • Oct 22, 2026
  • 70°F
  • 52°F
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 73%
  • Precipitation: 0.59"
  • Wind: 14mphS 177°
  • Humidity: 66%
  • UV index: 4
  • Sunrise: 7:17 am MDT
  • Sunset: 6:19 pm MDT
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  • Friday
  • Oct 23, 2026
  • 66°F
  • 46°F
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 50%
  • Precipitation: 0.2"
  • Wind: 14mphS 190°
  • Humidity: 71%
  • UV index: 5
  • Sunrise: 7:18 am MDT
  • Sunset: 6:18 pm MDT
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  • Saturday
  • Oct 24, 2026
  • 64°F
  • 45°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 18%
  • Precipitation: 0.08"
  • Wind: 7mphSSW 193°
  • Humidity: 66%
  • UV index: 5
  • Sunrise: 7:19 am MDT
  • Sunset: 6:17 pm MDT
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  • Sunday
  • Oct 25, 2026
  • 61°F
  • 43°F
Showers
Showers
  • Precip. probability: 50%
  • Precipitation: 0.31"
  • Wind: 9mphS 180°
  • Humidity: 67%
  • UV index: 5
  • Sunrise: 7:20 am MDT
  • Sunset: 6:16 pm MDT
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  • Monday
  • Oct 26, 2026
  • 61°F
  • 45°F
AM Showers
AM Showers
  • Precip. probability: 33%
  • Precipitation: 0.2"
  • Wind: 9mphSSE 166°
  • Humidity: 64%
  • UV index: 4
  • Sunrise: 7:21 am MDT
  • Sunset: 6:14 pm MDT
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  • Tuesday
  • Oct 27, 2026
  • 61°F
  • 41°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 22%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 10mphSSW 192°
  • Humidity: 61%
  • UV index: 5
  • Sunrise: 7:22 am MDT
  • Sunset: 6:13 pm MDT
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The next ten days will bring unstable conditions, and a mix of dry and sunny, thunderstorm-prone, cloud-filled and rainy weather is expected.
Rainfall is forecasted for Monday, Wednesday through next Monday.
In the coming days, the maximum temperature will vary between 60.8°F and 71.6°F, while nighttime temperatures are expected to vary from 41°F to 51.8°F.
The warmest day will be Wednesday, with a maximum of 71.6°F; next Sunday through next Tuesday, with the highest temperature of 60.8°F, will be the coldest days.
Updated: Oct 18, 2026 @ 16:28:56 UTC
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Frequently asked questions

On Sunday, mostly clear skies and sunshine will create ideal daytime conditions.

Today, the maximum temperature will be 68°F, while the minimum temperature will be 42.8°F.
The highest temperature today will be slightly warmer than the average maximum temperature in October. The lowest temperature today will be also a few degrees higher than the average low temperature.

On Sunday, in Santa Cruz, sunrise was at 7:13 am and sunset will be at 6:24 pm (MDT).

Today, the daylight will last for 11h and 11min.