What is the weather like in Los Angeles vs Santa Cruz, California in August?

In August, Los Angeles averages 32°C high / 20°C low with about 9 mm of rain; Santa Cruz, California averages 25°C high / 11°C low with about 1 mm.

Los Angeles vs Santa Cruz, California in August

Santa Cruz, California is the better pick in August — 87 vs 83 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Santa Cruz, California is warm, dry, clean air, while Los Angeles is hot, dry.

Los Angeles vs Santa Cruz, California — August climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Los Angeles	🇺🇸 Santa Cruz, California
Comfort score	83/100 (A)	87/100 (A)
Feels-like high	32°C	25°C
Avg high / low	32° / 20°	25° / 11°
Rainfall	9 mm	1 mm
Rainy days	1	1
Humidity	53%	80%
Air quality (AQI)	63	31

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

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Los Angeles vs Santa Cruz, California in August — FAQ

Is August better in Los Angeles or Santa Cruz, California?: Santa Cruz, California is the better pick in August — 87 vs 83 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Santa Cruz, California is warm, dry, clean air, while Los Angeles is hot, dry.
What is the weather like in Los Angeles vs Santa Cruz, California in August?: In August, Los Angeles averages 32°C high / 20°C low with about 9 mm of rain; Santa Cruz, California averages 25°C high / 11°C low with about 1 mm.