What is the weather like in Mammoth Lakes vs Santa Cruz, California in March?

In March, Mammoth Lakes averages 6°C high / -7°C low with about 101 mm of rain; Santa Cruz, California averages 19°C high / 6°C low with about 161 mm.

Mammoth Lakes vs Santa Cruz, California in March

Mammoth Lakes is the better pick in March — 84 vs 64 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Mammoth Lakes is cold, rainy, reliable snow, while Santa Cruz, California is nice, soaked, clean air.

Mammoth Lakes vs Santa Cruz, California — March climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Mammoth Lakes	🇺🇸 Santa Cruz, California
Comfort score	84/100 (A)	64/100 (C)
Feels-like high	4°C	17°C
Avg high / low	6° / -7°	19° / 6°
Rainfall	101 mm	161 mm
Rainy days	9	12
Humidity	71%	79%
Air quality (AQI)	52	40

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

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Mammoth Lakes vs Santa Cruz, California in March — FAQ

Is March better in Mammoth Lakes or Santa Cruz, California?: Mammoth Lakes is the better pick in March — 84 vs 64 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Mammoth Lakes is cold, rainy, reliable snow, while Santa Cruz, California is nice, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Mammoth Lakes vs Santa Cruz, California in March?: In March, Mammoth Lakes averages 6°C high / -7°C low with about 101 mm of rain; Santa Cruz, California averages 19°C high / 6°C low with about 161 mm.