2025 Compare Cities Climate:
Battle Ground, WA vs Santa Maria, CA

Change Cities
Highlights
- Santa Maria has 69.6% less rainy days than Battle Ground.
- Santa Maria has 100.0% more Sunny Days than Battle Ground.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Santa Maria scores 23.9% better than Battle Ground
 Battle Ground, WASanta Maria, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1738
 Snowfall2  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock46106
 Sunny140  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock7686
 Avg. Jan. Low33  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock8.87
 UV Index2.9  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock2172443
Reviews for Battle Ground    6 Reviews

I've lived here about 3 years. I was looking for a slower pace of life after retiring, which Battle Ground has. The first 2 years I lived here I would have given it 5  More

   |    Reply

Over 4 years ago

Live in Battle Ground now for 16 years and love it. Out in the country it is awesome, plenty of things to do close. Stores, shopping all in town. Close to everything.  More

   |    Reply

Battle Ground is a great place to live. It has all the necessary amenities one looks for in a city without the overcrowding. There's plenty of places for the kids to  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Battle Ground

Reviews for Santa Maria    12 Reviews

Over 6 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


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.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.