2025 Compare Climate & Weather:
Santa Rosa, CA vs Indianapolis, IN

Change Cities
Highlights

On average, there are 186 sunny days per year in Indianapolis. Santa Rosa averages 256 sunny days per year. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Indianapolis, Indiana gets 42.4 inches of rain, on average, per year. Santa Rosa, California gets 38.2 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38.1 inches of rain per year.

Indianapolis averages 21.6 inches of snow per year. Santa Rosa averages 0 inches of snow per year. The US average is 27.8 inches of snow per year.

Weather Highlights

Indianapolis, Indiana
Summer High: the July high is around 84 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 19.5
Rain: averages 42.4 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 21.6 inches of snow a year

Santa Rosa, California
Summer High: the July high is around 83.8 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 38
Rain: averages 38.2 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0 inches of snow a year

BestPlaces Comfort Index
Indianapolis

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Indianapolis is 7.0 (10=best), which means it is about average compared to other places in Indiana.

7 / 10
September, June and May are the most pleasant months in Indianapolis, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

Santa Rosa

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Santa Rosa is 8.3 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in California.

8.3 / 10
June, August and July are the most pleasant months in Santa Rosa, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

Today's Weather - Santa Rosa, CA

1 PM PST

Mostly Sunny

67°F

DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
This AfternoonMostly Sunny68° / 46°NW 14 mph
SundaySunny77° / 55°NW 2 to 9 mph
MondaySunny83° / 54°NNE 7 to 14 mph
TuesdaySunny78° / 49°NW 2 to 6 mph
WednesdayAreas Of Fog then Sunny72° / 49°SW 0 to 6 mph
ThursdayPatchy Fog then Partly Sunny76° / 49°WSW 1 to 6 mph
FridayPatchy Fog then Sunny79° / 49°W 0 to 6 mph
Today's Weather - Indianapolis, IN

1 PM PST

Isolated Rain Showers

62°F

DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
This AfternoonIsolated Rain Showers64° / 48°NE 12 mph
SundayRain Showers52° / 48°NNE 13 mph
MondayRain Showers60° / 49°ESE 6 mph
TuesdayIsolated Rain Showers70° / 51°W 2 to 7 mph
WednesdayPartly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers74° / 53°ESE 2 to 6 mph
ThursdaySlight Chance Rain Showers70° / 46°NE 6 to 10 mph
FridayMostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers71° / 49°NE 9 mph
Average Monthly High / Low (°F)
MonthSanta Rosa, CAIndianapolis, IN
January58° / 38°35° / 20°
February62° / 40°39° / 23°
March66° / 42°50° / 31°
April70° / 43°62° / 42°
May75° / 47°72° / 52°
June81° / 50°81° / 62°
July84° / 52°84° / 65°
August84° / 52°83° / 63°
September84° / 50°77° / 55°
October77° / 46°65° / 44°
November66° / 42°52° / 34°
December58° / 38°38° / 24°
Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Santa Rosa / Indianapolis
MonthHot DaysFreezing DaysRainy DaysSnowy Days
January0 / 07 / 2613 / 110 / 6
February0 / 03 / 2312 / 90 / 4
March0 / 01 / 1711 / 110 / 2
April0 / 00 / 47 / 120 / 0
May2 / 00 / 04 / 130 / 0
June5 / 20 / 01 / 110 / 0
July7 / 40 / 00 / 100 / 0
August7 / 40 / 00 / 80 / 0
September7 / 10 / 02 / 80 / 0
October3 / 00 / 34 / 80 / 0
November0 / 03 / 1310 / 100 / 1
December0 / 08 / 2412 / 120 / 5
August is the hottest month for Santa Rosa with an average high temperature of 84.1°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in California. In Santa Rosa, there are 7 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Santa Rosa are October, May and June.

July is the hottest month for Indianapolis with an average high temperature of 84.0°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Indiana. In Indianapolis, there are 5 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Indianapolis are September, June and August.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Santa Rosa with an average of 37.5°. This is about average compared to other places in California.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Indianapolis with an average of 19.5°. This is warmer than most places in Indiana.

In Santa Rosa, there are 31.5 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in California.

In Indianapolis, there are 11.3 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Indiana.

In Santa Rosa, there are 22.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in California.

In Indianapolis, there are 110.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Indiana.

In Santa Rosa, there are 0.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in California.

In Indianapolis, there are 4.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Indiana.

December is the wettest month in Santa Rosa with 7.4 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 0.0 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 57% of yearly precipitation and 1% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 38.2 inches in Santa Rosa means that it is wetter than most places in California.


May is the wettest month in Indianapolis with 5.1 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 2.3 inches. The wettest season is Summer with 29% of yearly precipitation and 19% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 42.4 inches in Indianapolis means that it is about average compared to other places in Indiana.

January is the rainiest month in Santa Rosa with 12.8 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 0.2 rainy days. There are 75.7 rainy days annually in Santa Rosa, which is rainier than most places in California. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 49% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 2% chance of a rainy day.

May is the rainiest month in Indianapolis with 12.8 days of rain, and September is the driest month with only 7.8 rainy days. There are 122.1 rainy days annually in Indianapolis, which is rainier than most places in Indiana. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 29% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 22% chance of a rainy day.

There is rarely any recorded snowfall in Santa Rosa, ranking it as one of the least snowy places in California.

An annual snowfall of 21.6 inches in Indianapolis means that it is about average compared to other places in Indiana.
Any measurable snowfall is a rare occurance in Santa Rosa.

January is the snowiest month in Indianapolis with 6.7 inches of snow, and 4 months of the year have significant snowfall.

DID YOU KNOW?

Many people confuse Weather and Climate, but they are different. Weather refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, while Climate refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a long period of time.

Weather, more specifically, refers to how the atmosphere behaves and its effects on life and human activities. Most people think of Weather in terms of what can be observed: temperature, humidity, precipitation, and cloudy/sunny conditions. Weather conditions constantly change on a minute-to-minute basis.

Climate is a record of the average weather conditions for a given place over a long period of time, often referred to as Climate Normals. A 30-year period of record is a common requirement to be considered a Climate Normal.

Reviews for Santa Rosa    2 Reviews
Jill · Sherman Oaks, CA
re:
Over 16 years ago

Hi. I'd like to know if you still feel the same way about living in Broomfield. I went there this past July to check it out (along with Lafayette, Boulder (can't  More

   |    Reply
NC For Me · Apex, NC
re:
Over 16 years ago

Apex is perfect for what you are looking for. It's close enough to Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill to find a job and Cary the next town over, is a little more expensive but  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Santa Rosa

See all reviews
Reviews for Indianapolis    2 Reviews
Jill · Sherman Oaks, CA
re:
Over 16 years ago

Hi. I'd like to know if you still feel the same way about living in Broomfield. I went there this past July to check it out (along with Lafayette, Boulder (can't  More

   |    Reply
NC For Me · Apex, NC
re:
Over 16 years ago

Apex is perfect for what you are looking for. It's close enough to Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill to find a job and Cary the next town over, is a little more expensive but  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Indianapolis

See all reviews
Most Recent Searches On Compare Climate & Weather
Compare CityCompared To This City
 Prineville, OregonSt. Johns, ArizonaCompare
 Dillingham, AlaskaAnchorage, AlaskaCompare
 Boulder, ColoradoSalt Lake City, UtahCompare
 Boone, North CarolinaPhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaCompare
 Indianapolis, IndianaNewark, New JerseyCompare
 Temecula, CaliforniaMurrieta, CaliforniaCompare
 Columbus, IndianaKingman, ArizonaCompare
 Maryville, TennesseeStaunton, VirginiaCompare
 Austin, TexasMiami, FloridaCompare
 Phoenix, ArizonaSurprise, ArizonaCompare
Compare Cost of Living
Compare Santa Rosa Cost of Living vs Indianapolis Cost of Living: Taxes, Childcare, Groceries, Health...


Zips In Santa Rosa, California
95403, 95407, 95404, 95401, 95409, 95405
Zips In INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA
46254, 46237, 46203, 46222, 46220, 46217, 46235, 46241, 46201, 46234, 27 total
Learn More About SANTA ROSA, CALIFORNIA
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Learn More About Indianapolis, Indiana
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
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.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

Privacy Policy  •  Terms of Use  •  Returns & Refunds
© Best Places. All rights reserved.