NWS, American, European side by side around Santa Barbara and nearby towns.Live rain radar →
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consensus of the three models
7-day forecast
where the models agree, and where they split
Santa Barbara, CA is at its warmest in Jul (average highs near 89°F) and coldest in Feb (lows around 44°F), with roughly 32 in of precipitation across the year. Below, compare what NWS, American, European forecast for Santa Barbara right now, and see exactly where they disagree.
Santa Barbara climate by month
average daytime high and overnight low across a typical year
Jan
63°
45°
Feb
62°
44°
Mar
63°
46°
Apr
70°
50°
May
70°
53°
Jun
76°
59°
Jul
89°
66°
Aug
88°
66°
Sep
83°
63°
Oct
83°
58°
Nov
72°
48°
Dec
69°
47°
Common questions
What's the weather in Santa Barbara today?
On this page we show what NWS, American, European each forecast for Santa Barbara today, side by side and updated live. When all three agree the forecast is reliable; when they split, we flag it so you know the day is genuinely less certain.
Will it rain in Santa Barbara today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from NWS, American, European for Santa Barbara and flag the days where the models disagree on whether showers actually arrive, which is exactly when a single app can catch you out.
Which forecast is most accurate for Santa Barbara?
No single model is always right. NWS, American, European each run their own physics, so we line all three up: when they agree the Santa Barbara forecast is reliable, and when they split you should expect surprises. See our tested US accuracy scoreboard for how the models compare.
What is the warmest month in Santa Barbara?
Jul is typically the warmest month in Santa Barbara, with average highs around 89°F.
How cold does Santa Barbara get?
The coldest month in Santa Barbara is Feb, when overnight lows average about 44°F.
How much rain does Santa Barbara get?
Santa Barbara sees roughly 32 in of precipitation a year, with Feb usually the wettest month.
The forecasts Americans check
The two biggest apps keep their model a secret, so we can't show their numbers, only link you to them. The National Weather Service is public, so its data sits right in the comparison above.