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

In September, Santa Cruz, California averages 25°C high / 11°C low with about 5 mm of rain; South Lake Tahoe averages 22°C high / 8°C low with about 14 mm.

Santa Cruz, California vs South Lake Tahoe in September

South Lake Tahoe is the better pick in September — 95 vs 88 on SeasonMap's comfort score. South Lake Tahoe is nice, dry, clean air, while Santa Cruz, California is warm, dry, clean air.

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

	🇺🇸 Santa Cruz, California	🇺🇸 South Lake Tahoe
Comfort score	88/100 (A)	95/100 (S)
Feels-like high	25°C	20°C
Avg high / low	25° / 11°	22° / 8°
Rainfall	5 mm	14 mm
Rainy days	1	2
Humidity	78%	49%
Air quality (AQI)	33	47

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

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

Is September better in Santa Cruz, California or South Lake Tahoe?: South Lake Tahoe is the better pick in September — 95 vs 88 on SeasonMap's comfort score. South Lake Tahoe is nice, dry, clean air, while Santa Cruz, California is warm, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in Santa Cruz, California vs South Lake Tahoe in September?: In September, Santa Cruz, California averages 25°C high / 11°C low with about 5 mm of rain; South Lake Tahoe averages 22°C high / 8°C low with about 14 mm.