Santa Barbara vs Santa Cruz, California in February

Santa Barbara is the better pick in February — 70 vs 65 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Santa Barbara is nice, rainy, clean air, while Santa Cruz, California is nice, rainy, clean air.

Santa Barbara vs Santa Cruz, CaliforniaFebruary climate, side by side

Santa BarbaraSanta Cruz, California
Comfort score70/100 (B)65/100 (C)
Feels-like high17°C16°C
Avg high / low19° / 8°19° / 5°
Rainfall105 mm134 mm
Rainy days56
Humidity60%76%
Air quality (AQI)3840

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

Santa Barbara vs Santa Cruz, California in February — FAQ

Is February better in Santa Barbara or Santa Cruz, California?
Santa Barbara is the better pick in February — 70 vs 65 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Santa Barbara is nice, rainy, clean air, while Santa Cruz, California is nice, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Santa Barbara vs Santa Cruz, California in February?
In February, Santa Barbara averages 19°C high / 8°C low with about 105 mm of rain; Santa Cruz, California averages 19°C high / 5°C low with about 134 mm.