2026 Compare Cities Climate:
Torrance, CA vs Santa Maria, CA

Change Cities
Highlights
- Santa Maria has 19.6% more rainy days than Torrance.
- Santa Maria has 0.4% more Sunny Days than Torrance.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Santa Maria scores 6.4% worse than Torrance
 Torrance, CASanta Maria, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1738
 Snowfall0  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock46106
 Sunny279  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock7686
 Avg. Jan. Low48  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock8.87
 UV Index6.2  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock2172443
Reviews for Torrance    15 Reviews

I'll admit it, I'm biased. So, I can't say what's a lot or a little without outside sources for the most part. I was born and raised in Torrance. I've lived here for 20+  More

   |    Reply

I have lived in Torrance for 19 years. I was fortunate enough to move here before housing prices skyrocketed in the early 2000's. I live in the middle of Torrance and as  More

   |    Reply

Over 11 years ago

Due to global warming, the climate has gotten warmer longer.  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Torrance

Reviews for Santa Maria    12 Reviews

Over 7 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.