NWS, American, European side by side around Santa Monica 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 Monica, CA is at its warmest in Jul (average highs near 83°F) and coldest in Jan (lows around 44°F), with roughly 27 in of precipitation across the year. Below, compare what NWS, American, European forecast for Santa Monica right now, and see exactly where they disagree.
Santa Monica climate by month
average daytime high and overnight low across a typical year
Jan
61°
44°
Feb
62°
44°
Mar
61°
46°
Apr
67°
49°
May
68°
53°
Jun
73°
57°
Jul
83°
61°
Aug
83°
62°
Sep
80°
61°
Oct
79°
56°
Nov
72°
49°
Dec
67°
47°
Common questions
What's the weather in Santa Monica today?
On this page we show what NWS, American, European each forecast for Santa Monica 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 Monica today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from NWS, American, European for Santa Monica 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 Monica?
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 Monica 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 Monica?
Jul is typically the warmest month in Santa Monica, with average highs around 83°F.
How cold does Santa Monica get?
The coldest month in Santa Monica is Jan, when overnight lows average about 44°F.
How much rain does Santa Monica get?
Santa Monica sees roughly 27 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.