United StatesThe climate of Santa Barbara
The current climate in Santa Barbara features temperatures ranging from a high of 25°C to a low of 19°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 22°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 7°C and in the warmer months around 16°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Santa Barbara, California.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Santa Barbara in recent years was 37°C in September 2016. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 10°C in February 2023.
Rainfall amount
On average, Santa Barbara receives 352 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
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The best time to visit Santa Barbara for sunny weather is January through December. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Santa Barbara.
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Climate Table of Santa Barbara
The climate table of Santa Barbara shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 19 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 19 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 7 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 7 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 94 | 56 | 68 | 10 | 7,5 | 1,6 | 0,8 | 1,0 | 1,3 | 15 | 14 | 82 |
| UV Index | 4 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Santa Barbara, California. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Santa Barbara
Yearly Temperature in Santa Barbara
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Santa Barbara, California. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Santa Barbara
Total Yearly Precipitation in Santa Barbara
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Santa Barbara, California. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Santa Barbara
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Average weather in Santa Barbara by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Santa Barbara. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.