Santa Barbara
29°83°
Mostly Cloudy
Feels Like: 31°87°
Min: 22°71°
Max: 30°85°
The next few hours will be mostly cloudy, with today reaching 30°C and dropping to 21°C. The coming days will be light rain until night and possible thunderstorms in the afternoon.
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17:22
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07:09
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Rain features in Santa Barbara on October 12, 2026, so keep waterproofs handy through the day. The damp theme is strongest where shower chances rise. The morning carries the wetter risk, with rain chances near 36% and the highest odds around 10:00. Cloud is also thick early on, peaking near 84% around 11:00.Rain features in Santa Barbara on October 12, 2026, so keep waterproofs handy through the day. The damp theme is strongest where shower chances rise. The morning carries the wetter risk, with rain chances near 36% and the highest odds around 10:00. Cloud is also thick early on, peaking near 84% around 11:00.
The day peaks near 30°C and cools toward 22°C. Moisture in the air spans 64%-99%, with the highest values around 21:00. Expect gentle winds, highest near 10:00 at 12 km/h.The day peaks near 85°F and cools toward 71°F. Moisture in the air spans 64%-99%, with the highest values around 21:00. Expect gentle winds, highest near 10:00 at 8 mph.
Through the afternoon wet weather remains a factor, with rain chances near 96% around 16:00. Cloud also stays substantial, close to 85% near 23:00. Expect visibility near 14.7 km, with poorer spells close to 9.9 km. Sunrise is at 05:38 and sunset at 17:22, giving 11 hours 44 minutes of sunlight today.Through the afternoon wet weather remains a factor, with rain chances near 96% around 16:00. Cloud also stays substantial, close to 85% near 23:00. Expect visibility near 9.2 mi, with poorer spells close to 6.2 mi. Sunrise is at 05:38 and sunset at 17:22, giving 11 hours 44 minutes of sunlight today.
Overall, Santa Barbara on October 12, 2026 suits indoor plans or waterproof kit, especially while rain chances stay near 96% and the high sits around 30°C.Overall, Santa Barbara on October 12, 2026 suits indoor plans or waterproof kit, especially while rain chances stay near 96% and the high sits around 85°F.
Frequently asked questions about weather in Santa Barbara
How warm does it get in Santa Barbara?
The warmest month in Santa Barbara is April, with average high temperatures of 34°C. The average temperature during this period is around 28°C.The warmest month in Santa Barbara is April, with average high temperatures of 93°F. The average temperature during this period is around 83°F.
How cold does it get in Santa Barbara?
The coldest month in Santa Barbara is January, with average low temperatures of 21°C. The average temperature during this period is around 25°C.The coldest month in Santa Barbara is January, with average low temperatures of 69°F. The average temperature during this period is around 78°F.
What is the wettest time of year in Santa Barbara?
The wettest month in Santa Barbara is October, with an average of 348 mm of precipitation.The wettest month in Santa Barbara is October, with an average of 13.7 in of precipitation.
What is the driest time of year in Santa Barbara?
The driest month in Santa Barbara is February, with an average of 1 mm of precipitation.The driest month in Santa Barbara is February, with an average of 0 in of precipitation.