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Today weather in Santa Barbara
Wednesday, March 18th, 2026
31°
Sunny
Official weather alert: Heat Advisory. Santa Barbara will have a warm day Today with temperatures ascending to 30 °F and descending to around 13 °F after sunset. Gentle breezes are expected across Santa Barbara Today, with speeds reaching around 9 km/h.
31° / 14°
Temp
0%
Rain
9 km/h
Wind
67%
Humidity
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Santa Barbara hourly forecast for today
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| 12:00 AM | 01:00 AM | 02:00 AM | 03:00 AM | 04:00 AM | 05:00 AM | 06:00 AM | 07:00 AM | 07:06 AM | 08:00 AM | 09:00 AM | 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM | 12:00 PM | 01:00 PM | 02:00 PM | 03:00 PM | 04:00 PM | 05:00 PM | 06:00 PM | 07:00 PM | 07:10 PM | 08:00 PM | 09:00 PM | 10:00 PM | 11:00 PM | ||
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| temperatures | 18.2° | 18.3° | 17.8° | 17.5° | 16.7° | 16.4° | 16.2° | 14.4° | Sunrise | 17.9° | 20° | 23° | 26° | 28° | 29.3° | 28.8° | 26.1° | 24.4° | 23.2° | 21.1° | 18.2° | Sunset | 15.9° | 18.6° | 19.8° | 20.1° | |
| feels like | 18.2° | 18.3° | 17.8° | 17.5° | 16.7° | 16.4° | 16.2° | 16.3° | 17.9° | 20° | 24.1° | 26.9° | 28.8° | 30.1° | 29.6° | 27.4° | 26.2° | 25.3° | 21.1° | 18.2° | 16° | 18.6° | 19.8° | 20.1° | |||
| wind speed | 4 km/h | 4 km/h | 5 km/h | 5 km/h | 5 km/h | 5 km/h | 4 km/h | 4 km/h | 4 km/h | 1 km/h | 5 km/h | 5 km/h | 5 km/h | 6 km/h | 7 km/h | 6 km/h | 8 km/h | 10 km/h | 10 km/h | 8 km/h | 7 km/h | 6 km/h | 6 km/h | 5 km/h | |||
| wind degree | 3° | 9° | 4° | 9° | 24° | 35° | 31° | 25° | 29° | 101° | 187° | 181° | 182° | 187° | 197° | 209° | 234° | 251° | 266° | 296° | 315° | 331° | 354° | 10° | |||
| wind direction | N | N | N | N | NNE | NE | NNE | NNE | NNE | E | S | S | S | S | SSW | SSW | SW | WSW | W | WNW | NW | NNW | N | N | |||
| Precipitation | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | |||
| chance for rain | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |||
| chance for snow | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |||
| humidity | 71% | 69% | 51% | 65% | 66% | 76% | 73% | 78% | 80% | 75% | 63% | 56% | 48% | 44% | 43% | 52% | 68% | 69% | 73% | 80% | 93% | 100% | 64% | 61% | |||
| dew point | 12.5° | 11.7° | 8.3° | 10.8° | 10.8° | 11.8° | 11.3° | 11.4° | 13° | 14.9° | 14.7° | 16.6° | 16.9° | 16.5° | 16.6° | 17.5° | 17.1° | 16.9° | 16.9° | 15.6° | 14° | 13.6° | 14.2° | 13° | |||
| visibility | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 16 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | |||
| cloud cover | 11% | 11% | 2% | 1% | 6% | 1% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 5% | 4% | 3% | 8% | 37% | 100% | 15% | 15% | |||
| UV | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.4 | 1.4 | 3.2 | 5.2 | 6.9 | 7.6 | 6.9 | 5.2 | 3.1 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Weather in Santa Barbara today
The weather in Santa Barbara today is expected to be significantly warmer than usual, with a forecast temperature of 31 °F, compared to an average of 19 °F for March 18th in recent years.
temperatures
31 °F
rain
0 mm
wind
9 km/h
UV
Low
Santa Barbara daylight overview ☀️
Today in Santa Barbara, The sun rises at 07:06 and sets at 19:10, giving a total daylight duration of 12 hours and 4 minutes.
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The weather today in Santa Barbara - FAQ
What is the maximum temperature for today in Santa Barbara?
The maximum temperature for today in Santa Barbara is expected to be 31° degrees. Please dress accordingly to stay comfortable throughout the day.
Will it rain today in Santa Barbara? 🌧️
No, there is no significant chance of rain in Santa Barbara today. It should be a dry day.
What will be the wind speed today in Santa Barbara? 🌀
The wind in Santa Barbara is expected to blow at 9 km/h. This could affect outdoor activities, so plan accordingly.
How should I dress for the weather in Santa Barbara today?
Given the forecast of 31 °F with a 0% chance of rain, we advise checking our "What to wear today" section for recommendations. There, you will find tailored advice to help you stay comfortable and prepared for the weather conditions in Santa Barbara today.
What is the sunrise and sunset time for Santa Barbara today?
The sun is expected to rise at 07:06 and set at 19:10 in Santa Barbara.
How accurate is the weather forecast Santa Barbara today? ✅
Santa Barbara weather forecast for today is based on the most current and sophisticated meteorological models available. While we strive for accuracy, weather conditions can change unexpectedly, so we recommend checking for updates regularly.
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