High Surf Advisory
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, breaking waves of 5 to 8
feet. For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents
and breaking waves due to elevated surf. Minor tidal overflows
are possible during high tides.
* WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast and Santa
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Beach Hazards Statement
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, breaking waves of 5 to 8
feet. For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents
and breaking waves due to elevated surf. Minor tidal overflows
are possible during high tides.
* WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast and Santa
…
High Surf Advisory
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, breaking waves of 4 to 7
feet. For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents
and breaking waves due to elevated surf. Minor tidal overflows
are possible during high tides.
* WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast and Santa
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Santa Barbara, CA Weather: Current Temperature & Forecast
Right now in Santa Barbara, it is
56° with cloudy.
Today's forecast reaches 69°,
with a low of 55°.
Santa Barbara weather tomorrow (Monday, November 16)
Tomorrow in Santa Barbara looks
patchy rain nearby, with a high of 65°
and an overnight low of 51°.
There is a 50% chance of rain - plan accordingly.
Winds top out near 10 mph,
and the UV index reaches 3 (low).
Santa Barbara averages 11.0 hours of sunshine per day, with July the brightest month. Temperatures peak in August and reach their annual low point in January.
Sunshine, rain and seasonal change
Rain and sunshine
About 502 mm (19.8 inches) falls across 38 wet days, with 11.0 hours of sunshine on an average day.
Seasonal change
August highs reach 85°F (29°C), while January lows fall to 48°F (9°C).
Typical day and night
Santa Barbara averages 74°F (24°C) by day and 56°F (13°C) at night across the year.
January, with highs of 65°F (19°C) and lows near 48°F (9°C). The coldest day in the 2015-2024 record fell to 31°F (0°C).
What is the rainiest month in Santa Barbara?
January, at 4.9 inches (125 mm) over about 7 days. July is the driest month, at 1 mm (0.0 in).
Is there snow in Santa Barbara?
Effectively no. The 2015-2024 record for Santa Barbara shows no regular measurable snowfall.
When is Santa Barbara at its hottest?
August, averaging 85°F (29°C) by day and 66°F (19°C) overnight. The hottest single day in our 2015-2024 record for this location reached 114°F (46°C).
How warm is Santa Barbara on average?
65°F (18°C) across all twelve months - about 74°F (24°C) by day and 56°F (13°C) after dark.
Is Santa Barbara humid?
Relative humidity averages 59% across the year, which reads as moderate. The most comfortable stretch falls in the drier half of the year.
What is the best time to visit Santa Barbara?
The best time to visit Santa Barbara is generally January to June, when the dry season is running but the afternoons are still bearable. Daytime temperatures in that window sit near 70°F (21°C), with rain on about 4 days a month. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in January.