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21°
Overcast
Feels Like: 20°
Min: 20°
Max: 22°
The next few hours will be overcast, with today reaching 21°C and dropping to 20°C. The coming days will be mostly clear
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Daylight Hours
06:43
Sunrise
18:52
Sunset
Moon
Waxing Crescent
12:19
Moonrise
21:23
Moonset
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Weather in Santa Monica today, September 16, 2026
Cloud cover dominates in Santa Monica on September 16, 2026, keeping sunshine limited. Expect a grey, overcast feel rather than long bright spells. Expect a grey start, with morning cloud around 100% by 05:00. Outdoor plans early on should not rely on bright skies.
The day peaks near 22°C and cools toward 20°C. Expect humidity between 74% and 88%, most humid near 22:00. Winds stay light, near 5.1 km/h by 19:00, so the day feels still more than breezy.
Expect persistent cloud later on, with amounts around 86% by 21:00. Sunshine remains the exception, not the rule. Visibility stays near 16.1 km. Expect sunrise at 06:43, sunset at 18:52, and 12 hours 9 minutes of sunlight today overall.
Taken together, overcast skies in Santa Monica on September 16, 2026 favour indoor or covered options, with temperatures near 22°C.
Frequently asked questions about weather in Santa Monica
How warm does it get in Santa Monica?
The warmest month in Santa Monica is August, with average high temperatures of 28°C. The average temperature during this period is around 23°C.
How cold does it get in Santa Monica?
The coldest month in Santa Monica is January, with average low temperatures of 10°C. The average temperature during this period is around 13°C.
What is the wettest time of year in Santa Monica?
The wettest month in Santa Monica is January, with an average of 81mm of precipitation.
What is the driest time of year in Santa Monica?
The driest month in Santa Monica is July, with an average of 1mm of precipitation.
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