Santa Cruz, California vs Virginia Beach in August

Santa Cruz, California is the better pick in August — 87 vs 83 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Santa Cruz, California is warm, dry, clean air, while Virginia Beach is sweltering, rainy, muggy air.

Santa Cruz, California vs Virginia BeachAugust climate, side by side

Santa Cruz, CaliforniaVirginia Beach
Comfort score87/100 (A)83/100 (A)
Feels-like high25°C35°C
Avg high / low25° / 11°31° / 22°
Rainfall1 mm142 mm
Rainy days110
Humidity80%80%
Air quality (AQI)3175

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

Santa Cruz, California vs Virginia Beach in August — FAQ

Is August better in Santa Cruz, California or Virginia Beach?
Santa Cruz, California is the better pick in August — 87 vs 83 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Santa Cruz, California is warm, dry, clean air, while Virginia Beach is sweltering, rainy, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Santa Cruz, California vs Virginia Beach in August?
In August, Santa Cruz, California averages 25°C high / 11°C low with about 1 mm of rain; Virginia Beach averages 31°C high / 22°C low with about 142 mm.