Top 10 U.S. States to Spot Santa on Christmas Eve
Ranked by a data-led Santa Sightings Score combining December sky darkness, rainy days, and local “Santa tracker” search activity.
1
Arizona
Best odds in Tucson, AZ
Top city: Tucson — Santa Score 77.76
60.0% chance
Odds: -150
2
Nevada
Best odds in Henderson, NV
Top city: Henderson — Santa Score 75.84
58.41% chance
Odds: -140
3
New Mexico
Best odds in Albuquerque, NM
Top city: Albuquerque — Santa Score 74.68
57.46% chance
Odds: -135
4
Texas
Best odds in El Paso, TX
Top city: El Paso — Santa Score 74.48
57.29% chance
Odds: -134
5
Colorado
Best odds in Colorado Springs, CO
Top city: Colorado Springs — Santa Score 73.45
56.44% chance
Odds: -130
6
California
Best odds in San Diego, CA
Top city: San Diego — Santa Score 70.08
53.65% chance
Odds: -116
7
Nebraska
Best odds in Lincoln, NE
Top city: Lincoln — Santa Score 66.38
50.59% chance
Odds: -102
8
Kansas
Best odds in Wichita, KS
Top city: Wichita — Santa Score 63.63
48.31% chance
Odds: +107
9
Virginia
Best odds in Virginia Beach, VA
Top city: Virginia Beach — Santa Score 63.34
48.07% chance
Odds: +108
10
Florida
Best odds in Cape Coral, FL
Top city: Cape Coral — Santa Score 59.96
45.28% chance
Odds: +121
