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

In March, Santa Cruz, California averages 19°C high / 6°C low with about 161 mm of rain; South Lake Tahoe averages 7°C high / -5°C low with about 90 mm.

Santa Cruz, California vs South Lake Tahoe in March

South Lake Tahoe is the better pick in March — 71 vs 64 on SeasonMap's comfort score. South Lake Tahoe is cold, rainy, clean air, while Santa Cruz, California is nice, soaked, clean air.

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

	🇺🇸 Santa Cruz, California	🇺🇸 South Lake Tahoe
Comfort score	64/100 (C)	71/100 (B)
Feels-like high	17°C	4°C
Avg high / low	19° / 6°	7° / -5°
Rainfall	161 mm	90 mm
Rainy days	12	10
Humidity	79%	74%
Air quality (AQI)	40	48

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

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

Is March better in Santa Cruz, California or South Lake Tahoe?: South Lake Tahoe is the better pick in March — 71 vs 64 on SeasonMap's comfort score. South Lake Tahoe is cold, rainy, clean air, while Santa Cruz, California is nice, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Santa Cruz, California vs South Lake Tahoe in March?: In March, Santa Cruz, California averages 19°C high / 6°C low with about 161 mm of rain; South Lake Tahoe averages 7°C high / -5°C low with about 90 mm.