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Today weather in Santa Barbara
Thursday, August 6th, 2026
26°
Sunny
Low 17°
Official weather alert: Extreme Heat Warning. Santa Barbara will experience a pleasantly warm today, reaching temperatures of up to 25 °F and cooling to about 17 °F in the evening. Gentle breezes are expected across Santa Barbara Today, with speeds reaching around 12 km/h. There's a slight chance of rain at 12%.
26° / 17°
Temp
12%
Rain
12 km/h
Wind
83%
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 | 06:13 AM | 07:00 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 | 07:56 PM | 08:00 PM | 09:00 PM | 10:00 PM | 11:00 PM | ||
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| temperatures | 17.9° | 17.6° | 17.4° | 17.4° | 18.3° | 17.7° | 17.4° | Sunrise | 18.1° | 19.5° | 20.9° | 22.3° | 23.2° | 24.2° | 24.8° | 25.1° | 25.6° | 25.4° | 25.7° | 25.7° | 24.9° | Sunset | 20.8° | 19.9° | 19.7° | 18.7° | |
| Feels like | 20° | 19.1° | 19° | 19° | 19.9° | 19.1° | 19.2° | 19.9° | 21.2° | 22.7° | 23.8° | 25.3° | 26.5° | 26.9° | 26.9° | 27.2° | 27.2° | 27.3° | 27.2° | 26.9° | 22.8° | 22.4° | 19.6° | 18.6° | |||
| wind speed | 2 km/h | 4 km/h | 3 km/h | 4 km/h | 5 km/h | 5 km/h | 3 km/h | 5 km/h | 5 km/h | 5 km/h | 7 km/h | 6 km/h | 7 km/h | 8 km/h | 10 km/h | 10 km/h | 10 km/h | 11 km/h | 13 km/h | 10 km/h | 4 km/h | 2 km/h | 3 km/h | 4 km/h | |||
| wind degree | 100° | 96° | 108° | 103° | 112° | 91° | 64° | 117° | 138° | 149° | 165° | 181° | 203° | 217° | 216° | 218° | 226° | 242° | 248° | 244° | 270° | 6° | 90° | 106° | |||
| wind direction | E | E | ESE | ESE | ESE | E | ENE | ESE | SE | SSE | SSE | S | SSW | SW | SW | SW | SW | WSW | WSW | WSW | W | N | E | ESE | |||
| 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 | 22% | 17% | 17% | 21% | 23% | 17% | 34% | 34% | 19% | 13% | 11% | 10% | 9% | 8% | 7% | 6% | 7% | 6% | 7% | 8% | 10% | 13% | 6% | 6% | |||
| 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 | 96% | 95% | 95% | 96% | 95% | 95% | 97% | 98% | 91% | 82% | 77% | 78% | 76% | 75% | 73% | 71% | 73% | 72% | 73% | 76% | 82% | 89% | 60% | 66% | |||
| dew point | 17.3° | 16.9° | 16.6° | 16.8° | 17.5° | 16.9° | 17° | 17.7° | 17.9° | 17.8° | 18.1° | 19.1° | 19.6° | 20° | 20° | 19.9° | 20.2° | 20.3° | 20.6° | 20.4° | 17.6° | 18° | 11.8° | 12.2° | |||
| visibility | 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 | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | |||
| cloud cover | 52% | 17% | 17% | 41% | 55% | 14% | 100% | 100% | 48% | 33% | 32% | 25% | 18% | 11% | 11% | 9% | 6% | 3% | 2% | 1% | 2% | 7% | 33% | 27% | |||
| UV | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.2 | 1 | 2.6 | 5 | 7.4 | 9.3 | 10 | 9.2 | 7 | 4.7 | 2.5 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Weather in Santa Barbara today
The weather in Santa Barbara today is expected to be slightly cooler than usual, with a forecast temperature of 26 °F, compared to an average of 28 °F for August 6th in recent years.
temperatures
26 °F
rain
0 mm
wind
12 km/h
UV
Very High
Santa Barbara daylight overview ☀️
Today in Santa Barbara, The sun rises at 06:13 and sets at 19:56, giving a total daylight duration of 13 hours and 43 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 26° degrees. Please dress accordingly to stay comfortable throughout the day.
Will it rain today in Santa Barbara? 🌧️
Yes, there is a 12% chance of rain in Santa Barbara today. We recommend carrying an umbrella or rain gear to stay dry.
What will be the wind speed today in Santa Barbara? 🌀
The wind in Santa Barbara is expected to blow at 12 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 26 °F with a 12% 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 06:13 and set at 19:56 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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