What is the weather like in Santa Cruz, California vs South Lake Tahoe in August?

In August, Santa Cruz, California averages 25°C high / 11°C low with about 1 mm of rain; South Lake Tahoe averages 27°C high / 12°C low with about 9 mm.

Santa Cruz, California vs South Lake Tahoe in August

Santa Cruz, California and South Lake Tahoe are nearly tied in August — 87 vs 89 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Santa Cruz, California is warm, dry, clean air; South Lake Tahoe is warm, dry, clean air.

Santa Cruz, California vs South Lake Tahoe — August climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Santa Cruz, California	🇺🇸 South Lake Tahoe
Comfort score	87/100 (A)	89/100 (A)
Feels-like high	25°C	26°C
Avg high / low	25° / 11°	27° / 12°
Rainfall	1 mm	9 mm
Rainy days	1	1
Humidity	80%	44%
Air quality (AQI)	31	50

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

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Santa Cruz, California vs South Lake Tahoe in August — FAQ

Is August better in Santa Cruz, California or South Lake Tahoe?: Santa Cruz, California and South Lake Tahoe are nearly tied in August — 87 vs 89 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Santa Cruz, California is warm, dry, clean air; South Lake Tahoe is warm, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in Santa Cruz, California vs South Lake Tahoe in August?: In August, Santa Cruz, California averages 25°C high / 11°C low with about 1 mm of rain; South Lake Tahoe averages 27°C high / 12°C low with about 9 mm.