What is the weather like in Sacramento vs Santa Cruz, California in August?

In August, Sacramento averages 36°C high / 17°C low with about 0 mm of rain; Santa Cruz, California averages 25°C high / 11°C low with about 1 mm.

Sacramento vs Santa Cruz, California in August

Santa Cruz, California is the better pick in August — 87 vs 73 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Santa Cruz, California is warm, dry, clean air, while Sacramento is sweltering, dry, clean air.

Sacramento vs Santa Cruz, California — August climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Sacramento	🇺🇸 Santa Cruz, California
Comfort score	73/100 (B)	87/100 (A)
Feels-like high	36°C	25°C
Avg high / low	36° / 17°	25° / 11°
Rainfall	0 mm	1 mm
Rainy days	0	1
Humidity	47%	80%
Air quality (AQI)	42	31

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

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Sacramento vs Santa Cruz, California in August — FAQ

Is August better in Sacramento or Santa Cruz, California?: Santa Cruz, California is the better pick in August — 87 vs 73 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Santa Cruz, California is warm, dry, clean air, while Sacramento is sweltering, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in Sacramento vs Santa Cruz, California in August?: In August, Sacramento averages 36°C high / 17°C low with about 0 mm of rain; Santa Cruz, California averages 25°C high / 11°C low with about 1 mm.