SeasonMapSanta Barbara vs Santa Cruz, California: which is better, month by month
Santa Barbara beats Santa Cruz, California in all 12 months — its lead peaks in January (65 vs 54).
Each place is scored under the lens that suits its type. Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 estimate from ERA5 climate normals, not a forecast.
Santa Barbara vs Santa Cruz, California — all 12 months
| Month | Santa Barbara | Santa Cruz, California | Winner | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65Cnice, rainy, clean air | 54Dnice, soaked, clean air | Santa Barbara | 11 |
| February | 70Bnice, rainy, clean air | 65Cnice, rainy, clean air | Santa Barbara | 5 |
| March | 73Bnice, rainy, clean air | 64Cnice, soaked, clean air | Santa Barbara | 9 |
| April | 81Anice, dry, clean air | 76Bnice, a little rain, clean air | Santa Barbara | 5 |
| May | 84Anice, dry, clean air | 79Bnice, dry, clean air | Santa Barbara | 5 |
| June | 87Awarm, dry, clean air | 83Anice, dry, clean air | Santa Barbara | 4 |
| July | 89Awarm, dry, clean air | 85Awarm, dry, clean air | Santa Barbara | 4 |
| August | 93Swarm, dry, clean air | 87Awarm, dry, clean air | Santa Barbara | 6 |
| September | 92Swarm, dry, clean air | 88Awarm, dry, clean air | Santa Barbara | 4 |
| October | 88Awarm, dry, clean air | 81Anice, a little rain, clean air | Santa Barbara | 7 |
| November | 77Bnice, a little rain, clean air | 68Cnice, rainy, clean air | Santa Barbara | 9 |
| December | 67Cnice, rainy, clean air | 56Dnice, soaked, clean air | Santa Barbara | 11 |
A month is a tie when the two are within 3 points. The widest gap is January (65 vs 54). Tap a month for that month's temperature, rain, humidity and air quality side by side.