Myrtle Beach vs Santa Barbara in December

Santa Barbara is the better pick in December — 67 vs 58 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Santa Barbara is nice, rainy, clean air, while Myrtle Beach is cool, rainy, clean air.

Myrtle Beach vs Santa BarbaraDecember climate, side by side

Myrtle BeachSanta Barbara
Comfort score58/100 (D)67/100 (C)
Feels-like high14°C16°C
Avg high / low16° / 6°18° / 9°
Rainfall107 mm100 mm
Rainy days85
Humidity75%61%
Air quality (AQI)3530

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

Myrtle Beach vs Santa Barbara in December — FAQ

Is December better in Myrtle Beach or Santa Barbara?
Santa Barbara is the better pick in December — 67 vs 58 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Santa Barbara is nice, rainy, clean air, while Myrtle Beach is cool, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Myrtle Beach vs Santa Barbara in December?
In December, Myrtle Beach averages 16°C high / 6°C low with about 107 mm of rain; Santa Barbara averages 18°C high / 9°C low with about 100 mm.