Santa Cruz, CA Weather & Growing Conditions
Overnight
53°F
Haze
Haze and patchy fog. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Southeast wind around 1 mph.
7-day forecast
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight | 53°F | Haze | 1 mph SE | 0% |
| Tuesday | 74°F | Haze then Mostly Sunny | 0 to 5 mph S | 0% |
| Tuesday Night | 53°F | Areas Of Fog | 0 mph | 0% |
| Wednesday | 74°F | Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny | 0 to 3 mph SSW | 0% |
| Wednesday Night | 54°F | Areas Of Fog | 0 mph | 0% |
| Thursday | 78°F | Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny | 0 to 5 mph WNW | 0% |
| Thursday Night | 57°F | Partly Cloudy | 2 mph NW | 0% |
| Friday | 86°F | Sunny | 0 to 6 mph WNW | 0% |
| Friday Night | 58°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 5 mph NW | 0% |
| Saturday | 80°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph WNW | 0% |
| Saturday Night | 57°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 5 mph NW | 0% |
| Sunday | 78°F | Sunny | 0 to 7 mph WNW | 0% |
| Sunday Night | 55°F | Areas Of Fog | 0 to 6 mph NW | 0% |
| Monday | 72°F | Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny | 0 to 6 mph WSW | 0% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Santa Cruz, CA
Last spring frost
Jan 29
First fall frost
Dec 13
Growing season
323 days
Hardiness zone
9b
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Santa Cruz, Ca (3.3 mi). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Aug 4, 2026.