ArgentinaThe weather in October in Santa Cruz
It's cool to moderate in October in Santa Cruz with an average temperature of 15°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 11°C to a high of 18°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 0°C and 5°C.
Looking for sun and warm weather? October isn’t a good month to be in Santa Cruz. The temperatures are too low for a warm stay this month.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in October for Santa Cruz, Argentina. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 27°C in 2021, Santa Cruz reached the highest temperature in October over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 5°C in 2015. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -6°C to a highest value of 10°C.
Rainfall amount
In October, there is an average of 15 mm of precipitation, spread over 4 days. The wind speed is around 6 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
Daily weather in October for Santa Cruz
Click on any day in October to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Santa Cruz. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
October weather comparison
| Santa Cruz | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 15°C | 21°C |
| Max. temperature | 18°C | 26°C |
| Min. temperature | 0°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 15 mm | 119 mm |
| Rainy days | 4 days | 13 days |
Start of October
The month of October starts in Santa Cruz with cool temps, averaging around 15°C during the day and nights around 3°C.
Mid October
By mid-October, daytime temps rise to around 16°C, with nights around 4°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.
End of October
By the end of October, the average daytime temperature in Santa Cruz is around 16°C, while nighttime temps are about 5°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in October in Santa Cruz, Argentina. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in October in Santa Cruz
Temperature in October in Santa Cruz over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in October in Santa Cruz, Argentina. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in October in Santa Cruz
Total precipitation in October in Santa Cruz over the years
Daily UV index in October in Santa Cruz
This chart shows the average daily UV index in October in Santa Cruz, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in Santa Cruz by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Santa Cruz. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.