Outer Banks vs Santa Barbara in August

Santa Barbara is the better pick in August — 93 vs 82 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Santa Barbara is warm, dry, clean air, while Outer Banks is hot, soaked, muggy air.

Outer Banks vs Santa BarbaraAugust climate, side by side

Outer BanksSanta Barbara
Comfort score82/100 (A)93/100 (S)
Feels-like high33°C28°C
Avg high / low29° / 24°26° / 16°
Rainfall154 mm3 mm
Rainy days91
Humidity82%62%
Air quality (AQI)6537

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

Outer Banks vs Santa Barbara in August — FAQ

Is August better in Outer Banks or Santa Barbara?
Santa Barbara is the better pick in August — 93 vs 82 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Santa Barbara is warm, dry, clean air, while Outer Banks is hot, soaked, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Outer Banks vs Santa Barbara in August?
In August, Outer Banks averages 29°C high / 24°C low with about 154 mm of rain; Santa Barbara averages 26°C high / 16°C low with about 3 mm.