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Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring widespread critical fire weather today across the central and southern High Plains. Heavy rain and thunderstorms may bring flooding to Hawaii through today. High winds across the islands may result in high surf, power outages, property damage, and difficult travel. Read More >

Current conditions at

KE6AFE Santa Cruz (AP803)

Lat: 36.98217°NLon: 122.01533°WElev: 89.0ft.

NA

49°F

9°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.19 in (1022.35 mb)
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 09 Feb 05:39 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Santa Cruz CA

  • Today

    Today: Areas of fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.

    High: 66 °F

    Areas Fog
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of rain after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain likely, mainly after 10am. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 62 °F

    Rain Likely
    and Patchy
    Fog

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then rain between 1am and 4am, then showers after 4am. Patchy fog after 11pm. Low around 46. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 46 °F

    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 1pm, then rain likely after 1pm. Patchy fog before 9am. High near 60. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 60 °F

    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain. Patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 43 °F

    Chance Rain
    and Patchy
    Fog

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10am. Areas of fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 63.

    High: 63 °F

    Chance Rain
    and Areas Fog

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Patchy
    Fog

  • Friday

    Friday: Areas of fog before 8am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Areas Fog
    then Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Areas of fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of rain after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
Rain likely, mainly after 10am. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then rain between 1am and 4am, then showers after 4am. Patchy fog after 11pm. Low around 46. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 1pm, then rain likely after 1pm. Patchy fog before 9am. High near 60. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain. Patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10am. Areas of fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 63.
Thursday Night
Patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Friday
Areas of fog before 8am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
Friday Night
Patchy fog after 5am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Saturday
A chance of rain. Areas of fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 60.
Saturday Night
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Sunday
Rain. Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 59.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Santa Cruz CA
 36.97°N 122.03°W (Elev. 69 ft)
Last Update:
12:53 am PST Feb 9, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5am PST Feb 9, 2026-6pm PST Feb 15, 2026
 
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