2024 Compare Cities Climate:
Santa Maria, CA vs Sun City, AZ

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Highlights
- Sun City has 43.6% less rainy days than Santa Maria.
- Sun City has 4.6% more Sunny Days than Santa Maria.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Sun City scores 18.2% worse than Santa Maria
 Santa Maria, CASun City, AZUnited States
 Rainfall17938
 Snowfall0028
 Precipitation4632106
 Sunny280293205
 Avg. July High7610686
 Avg. Jan. Low394322
 Comfort Index (higher=better)8.87.27
 UV Index5.76.44.3
 Elevation21711422443
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

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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

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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

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Reviews for Sun City    9 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

We are so happy to live in Sun City. The Sun City Recreation Centers are available for use by all citizens who pay the yearly membership (required). There are many  More

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Over 14 years ago

Sun City, Arizona is a great place to live either year round or as a snow bird. Sun City has wonderful recreation centers (8 and counting) with over 150 clubs with  More

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Over 14 years ago

I lived in Payson, but moved away searching for some Culture, drama, & musicals. I really enjoyed the hiking, and ourdoors living in Payson. After I recuperated from  More

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