Last updated: March 2, 2024
The weather in Santa Cruz, Peru, during October is characterized by an average temperature of 22°C (72°F). Highs can soar to 32°C (89°F), while lows may dip to 16°C (61°F). Typically, the humidity level in Santa Cruz throughout October hovers around 62%.
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In October, Santa Cruz averages 162 mm (6.4 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 23 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 12 hours 14 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 9 hours 20 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 23% probability of sunny days during this period.
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In October, the UV Index in Santa Cruz reaches a maximum of 16, indicating a level of Extreme exposure. The most intense UV radiation typically occurs between 12:00 and 14:00, during which unprotected skin may burn in as little as 10 minutes.
| 07:00 | 08:00 | 09:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 | 14:00 | 15:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 | 18:00 | 19:00 | |
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| UVI | 1 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Exposure | Low | Moderate | VeryHigh | Extreme | VeryHigh | High | Moderate | Low | |||||
| Time to burn | 45 min | 30 min | 15 min | 10 min | 15 min | 25 min | 30 min | 45 min | |||||