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

In May, Mammoth Lakes averages 15°C high / 0°C low with about 33 mm of rain; Santa Cruz, California averages 21°C high / 8°C low with about 22 mm.

Mammoth Lakes vs Santa Cruz, California in May

Santa Cruz, California is the better pick in May — 79 vs 34 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Santa Cruz, California is nice, dry, clean air, while Mammoth Lakes is cool, a little rain.

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

	🇺🇸 Mammoth Lakes	🇺🇸 Santa Cruz, California
Comfort score	34/100 (F)	79/100 (B)
Feels-like high	14°C	20°C
Avg high / low	15° / 0°	21° / 8°
Rainfall	33 mm	22 mm
Rainy days	8	3
Humidity	65%	79%
Air quality (AQI)	54	39

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

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Mammoth Lakes vs Santa Cruz, California in May — FAQ

Is May better in Mammoth Lakes or Santa Cruz, California?: Santa Cruz, California is the better pick in May — 79 vs 34 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Santa Cruz, California is nice, dry, clean air, while Mammoth Lakes is cool, a little rain.
What is the weather like in Mammoth Lakes vs Santa Cruz, California in May?: In May, Mammoth Lakes averages 15°C high / 0°C low with about 33 mm of rain; Santa Cruz, California averages 21°C high / 8°C low with about 22 mm.