Climate Comfort Score
75/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 59°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Santa Barbara Muni, CA Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 59°F
- Avg annual temp
- 75/100
- Comfort score
- 17.3"
- Annual precip
- 339d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Santa Barbara Muni
Santa Barbara Muni, California averages 59°F a year and scores 75/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 72% of U.S. cities.
- 59°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 75/100
- comfort score, milder than 72% of U.S. cities
- 17.3"
- annual precipitation
- 339 days
- frost-free growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
59°F (15°C)
Avg High
69°F
Avg Low
49°F
Annual Precip
17.3"
Comfort Score
75/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
59°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
17.3"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Santa Barbara Muni) 75.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Santa Barbara Muni area.
How Santa Barbara Muni compares to every U.S. city
Santa Barbara Muni's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
75 Top 28% higher than 72% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Santa Barbara Muni
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Santa Barbara Muni captures average conditions across the spread shown, the most recent decade is warmer than the 30-year mean.
- United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
- Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
- Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Monthly Temperatures
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 3.8" | 1.8 | 0.0 |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 44°F (6°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 3.9" | 0.5 | 0.0 |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 3.1" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 0.9" | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 0.4" | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 0.1" | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.3 |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.1 |
| September | 74°F (24°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 0.1" | 0.0 | 0.5 |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 0.7" | 0.0 | 1.2 |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 1.3" | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 2.9" | 2.6 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 3.8"
6.3 days with precipitation
February 3.9"
7.0 days with precipitation
March 3.1"
6.1 days with precipitation
April 0.9"
3.3 days with precipitation
May 0.4"
2.0 days with precipitation
June 0.1"
0.9 days with precipitation
July 0.0"
0.4 days with precipitation
August 0.0"
0.3 days with precipitation
September 0.1"
1.4 days with precipitation
October 0.7"
2.2 days with precipitation
November 1.3"
3.1 days with precipitation
December 2.9"
5.9 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
December 16
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
January 11
50% probability date
Growing Season
339 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,292
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
214
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Month
December
Humidity & Wind
Monthly averages from hourly observations
| Month | Humidity | Wind (mph) | Clear Sky % | Overcast % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70% | 4.6 | 59% | 16% |
| February | 70% | 5.5 | 50% | 21% |
| March | 70% | 6.1 | 55% | 16% |
| April | 70% | 6.5 | 58% | 16% |
| May | 76% | 6.3 | 47% | 22% |
| June | 79% | 5.8 | 58% | 17% |
| July | 80% | 5.7 | 64% | 11% |
| August | 78% | 5.1 | 66% | 15% |
| September | 73% | 4.7 | 63% | 17% |
| October | 68% | 4.2 | 64% | 13% |
| November | 66% | 4.1 | 63% | 11% |
| December | 69% | 4.1 | 57% | 17% |
What Santa Barbara Muni's climate means for you
Santa Barbara Muni runs 59°F a year - peaking in August, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 339 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near January 11 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,292 heating and 214 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
- Comparing places to live? Line this city up against nearby cities and the national rankings. See rankings
These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.
Climate Guides
Climate Insight: Santa Barbara Muni, CA
Santa Barbara Muni, California runs an annual average of 59°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 69°F to a mean daily low of 49°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. August is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. Drawn from station USW00023190, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Santa Barbara Muni averages 17.3 inches of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. The frost-free season averages 339 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near January 11 and the first fall freeze near December 16. As for energy demand, 2,292 heating degree days and 214 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Santa Barbara Muni scores 75/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above are the practical planning tool: mild highs and lows land in the shoulder seasons, August-driven heat peaks in summer, and December-driven cold sets in over deep winter. These are thirty-year averages, not a forecast - any single year can run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Santa Barbara Muni, CA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Santa Barbara Muni, California is 59°F. The warmest month averages 75°F (24°C) and the coldest averages 40°F (5°C).
How much rain does Santa Barbara Muni get? ▼
Santa Barbara Muni receives 17.3 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Santa Barbara Muni? ▼
Santa Barbara Muni has a climate comfort score of 75/100 (Good), milder than 72% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Santa Barbara Muni? ▼
Santa Barbara Muni has approximately 339 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around January 11 and the first fall freeze around December 16.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Santa Barbara Muni? ▼
Santa Barbara Muni has 2,292 heating degree days and 214 cooling degree days annually, a heating-dominated climate. See our <a href="/guides/reading-weather-data/" class="underline hover:text-brand-600">guide to reading weather data</a> for what these figures mean.
Where does this Santa Barbara Muni climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00023190 near Santa Barbara Muni.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00023190. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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