What is the weather like in Big Sur vs Santa Cruz, California in December?

In December, Big Sur averages 18°C high / 7°C low with about 117 mm of rain; Santa Cruz, California averages 17°C high / 6°C low with about 176 mm.

Big Sur vs Santa Cruz, California in December

Big Sur and Santa Cruz, California are nearly tied in December — 59 vs 56 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Big Sur is nice, rainy, clean air; Santa Cruz, California is nice, soaked, clean air.

Big Sur vs Santa Cruz, California — December climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Big Sur	🇺🇸 Santa Cruz, California
Comfort score	59/100 (D)	56/100 (D)
Feels-like high	16°C	16°C
Avg high / low	18° / 7°	17° / 6°
Rainfall	117 mm	176 mm
Rainy days	9	9
Humidity	76%	79%
Air quality (AQI)	34	37

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Month by month

Big Sur vs Santa Cruz, California in December — FAQ

Is December better in Big Sur or Santa Cruz, California?: Big Sur and Santa Cruz, California are nearly tied in December — 59 vs 56 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Big Sur is nice, rainy, clean air; Santa Cruz, California is nice, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Big Sur vs Santa Cruz, California in December?: In December, Big Sur averages 18°C high / 7°C low with about 117 mm of rain; Santa Cruz, California averages 17°C high / 6°C low with about 176 mm.