Mammoth Lakes vs Santa Barbara in October

Santa Barbara is the better pick in October — 88 vs 26 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Santa Barbara is warm, dry, clean air, while Mammoth Lakes is cool, dry, clean air.

Mammoth Lakes vs Santa Barbara — October climate, side by side

🇺🇸 Mammoth Lakes🇺🇸 Santa Barbara
Comfort score26/100 (F)88/100 (A)
Feels-like high14°C24°C
Avg high / low17° / -1°25° / 14°
Rainfall21 mm11 mm
Rainy days31
Humidity48%54%
Air quality (AQI)3735

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

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Mammoth Lakes vs Santa Barbara in October — FAQ

Is October better in Mammoth Lakes or Santa Barbara?
Santa Barbara is the better pick in October — 88 vs 26 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Santa Barbara is warm, dry, clean air, while Mammoth Lakes is cool, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in Mammoth Lakes vs Santa Barbara in October?
In October, Mammoth Lakes averages 17°C high / -1°C low with about 21 mm of rain; Santa Barbara averages 25°C high / 14°C low with about 11 mm.