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

In December, Los Angeles averages 21°C high / 10°C low with about 77 mm of rain; Santa Cruz, California averages 17°C high / 6°C low with about 176 mm.

Los Angeles vs Santa Cruz, California in December

Los Angeles is the better pick in December — 81 vs 56 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Los Angeles is nice, a little rain, while Santa Cruz, California is nice, soaked, clean air.

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

	🇺🇸 Los Angeles	🇺🇸 Santa Cruz, California
Comfort score	81/100 (A)	56/100 (D)
Feels-like high	19°C	16°C
Avg high / low	21° / 10°	17° / 6°
Rainfall	77 mm	176 mm
Rainy days	5	9
Humidity	59%	79%
Air quality (AQI)	75	37

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

Month by month

Los Angeles vs Santa Cruz, California in December — FAQ

Is December better in Los Angeles or Santa Cruz, California?: Los Angeles is the better pick in December — 81 vs 56 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Los Angeles is nice, a little rain, while Santa Cruz, California is nice, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Los Angeles vs Santa Cruz, California in December?: In December, Los Angeles averages 21°C high / 10°C low with about 77 mm of rain; Santa Cruz, California averages 17°C high / 6°C low with about 176 mm.