SeasonMapSanta Barbara vs Virginia Beach: which is better, month by month
Santa Barbara beats Virginia Beach in 11 of 12 months — its lead peaks in January (65 vs 51) — and they are within 3 points in June.
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 Virginia Beach — all 12 months
| Month | Santa Barbara | Virginia Beach | Winner | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65Cnice, rainy, clean air | 51Dcold, rainy, clean air | Santa Barbara | 14 |
| February | 70Bnice, rainy, clean air | 58Dcool, rainy, clean air | Santa Barbara | 12 |
| March | 73Bnice, rainy, clean air | 66Ccool, rainy, clean air | Santa Barbara | 7 |
| April | 81Anice, dry, clean air | 73Bnice, rainy, clean air | Santa Barbara | 8 |
| May | 84Anice, dry, clean air | 78Bwarm, rainy, muggy air | Santa Barbara | 6 |
| June | 87Awarm, dry, clean air | 85Ahot, rainy, muggy air | Tie | 2 |
| July | 89Awarm, dry, clean air | 82Asweltering, rainy, muggy air | Santa Barbara | 7 |
| August | 93Swarm, dry, clean air | 83Asweltering, rainy, muggy air | Santa Barbara | 10 |
| September | 92Swarm, dry, clean air | 86Ahot, rainy, muggy air | Santa Barbara | 6 |
| October | 88Awarm, dry, clean air | 76Bnice, a little rain, clean air | Santa Barbara | 12 |
| November | 77Bnice, a little rain, clean air | 63Ccool, rainy, clean air | Santa Barbara | 14 |
| December | 67Cnice, rainy, clean air | 55Dcool, rainy, clean air | Santa Barbara | 12 |
A month is a tie when the two are within 3 points. The widest gap is January (65 vs 51). Tap a month for that month's temperature, rain, humidity and air quality side by side.