Clearwater vs Santa Cruz, California in May

Clearwater is the better pick in May — 90 vs 79 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Clearwater is sweltering, a little rain, muggy air, while Santa Cruz, California is nice, dry, clean air.

Clearwater vs Santa Cruz, CaliforniaMay climate, side by side

ClearwaterSanta Cruz, California
Comfort score90/100 (S)79/100 (B)
Feels-like high34°C20°C
Avg high / low30° / 22°21° / 8°
Rainfall65 mm22 mm
Rainy days43
Humidity75%79%
Air quality (AQI)5339

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

Clearwater vs Santa Cruz, California in May — FAQ

Is May better in Clearwater or Santa Cruz, California?
Clearwater is the better pick in May — 90 vs 79 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Clearwater is sweltering, a little rain, muggy air, while Santa Cruz, California is nice, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in Clearwater vs Santa Cruz, California in May?
In May, Clearwater averages 30°C high / 22°C low with about 65 mm of rain; Santa Cruz, California averages 21°C high / 8°C low with about 22 mm.