Home / Select Cities  /  2024 Comparing Santa Maria, CA vs. Salinas, CA

2024 Compare Cities Climate:
Santa Maria, CA vs Salinas, CA

Change Cities
Highlights
- Salinas has 7.3% less rainy days than Santa Maria.
- Salinas has 7.5% less Sunny Days than Santa Maria.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Salinas scores 2.3% worse than Santa Maria

Climate
 Santa Maria, CASalinas, CAUnited States
 Rainfall171538
 Snowfall0028
 Precipitation4660106
 Sunny280259205
 Avg. July High767086
 Avg. Jan. Low394122
 Comfort Index (higher=better)8.88.67
 UV Index5.75.44.3
 Elevation217522443

View More Data >

Reviews for Santa Maria    12 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

I live in Orcutt which is a town of around 35,000 on the south side of Santa Maria. Santa Maria has, as everyone has noted, the best climate in the world. It never  More

   |    Reply

I have lived in Santa Maria / Orcutt for several years, but it is time to leave. I have no issues with the weather. Our climate is mild and comfortable with no extremes.  More

   |    Reply

The weather is very mild without a huge temperature change with the seasons. The winters are chilly but not cold and the summers are warm but not hot. Of course there  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Santa Maria

Reviews for Salinas    15 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

Sacred Heart School is a fine Catholic school in the heart of Salinas, Ca. Victoria Torcolini was principal of this PK-8 school from 2006-2009. Under her leadership, SHS  More

   |    Reply

Over 12 years ago

I Was born and raise in salinas. In 2006 my family moved to the central valley. I moved back to salinas in 2011. I moved back Because I got a better job in Carmel. I  More

   |    Reply

Salinas, California has some of the best weather in Central California. I love looking out at the mountain ranges that line the Salinas River Valley. It's a shame that  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Salinas

 Most Recent Searches On Compare Cities
COMPARE COST OF LIVING
Compare Santa Maria, California Cost of Living vs Salinas, California Cost of Living: Taxes, Childcare, Groceries, Health...
Compare Now


ZIPS IN SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA
93458 93454
ZIPS IN SALINAS, CALIFORNIA
93906 93905 93901

PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION

Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.

Try Now