SeasonMapSanta Cruz, California vs Virginia Beach: which is better, month by month
Santa Cruz, California beats Virginia Beach in 4 of 12 months — its lead peaks in February (65 vs 58) — and they are within 3 points in the other 8 months.
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 Cruz, California vs Virginia Beach — all 12 months
| Month | Santa Cruz, California | Virginia Beach | Winner | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54Dnice, soaked, clean air | 51Dcold, rainy, clean air | Tie | 3 |
| February | 65Cnice, rainy, clean air | 58Dcool, rainy, clean air | Santa Cruz, California | 7 |
| March | 64Cnice, soaked, clean air | 66Ccool, rainy, clean air | Tie | 2 |
| April | 76Bnice, a little rain, clean air | 73Bnice, rainy, clean air | Tie | 3 |
| May | 79Bnice, dry, clean air | 78Bwarm, rainy, muggy air | Tie | 1 |
| June | 83Anice, dry, clean air | 85Ahot, rainy, muggy air | Tie | 2 |
| July | 85Awarm, dry, clean air | 82Asweltering, rainy, muggy air | Tie | 3 |
| August | 87Awarm, dry, clean air | 83Asweltering, rainy, muggy air | Santa Cruz, California | 4 |
| September | 88Awarm, dry, clean air | 86Ahot, rainy, muggy air | Tie | 2 |
| October | 81Anice, a little rain, clean air | 76Bnice, a little rain, clean air | Santa Cruz, California | 5 |
| November | 68Cnice, rainy, clean air | 63Ccool, rainy, clean air | Santa Cruz, California | 5 |
| December | 56Dnice, soaked, clean air | 55Dcool, rainy, clean air | Tie | 1 |
A month is a tie when the two are within 3 points. The widest gap is February (65 vs 58). Tap a month for that month's temperature, rain, humidity and air quality side by side.