Santa Barbara, California Weather
Santa Barbara, California — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast for Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County.
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About Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara unfolds along the Pacific coast, a ribbon of sun-drenched adobe and terracotta nestled between the Santa Ynez Mountains and the shimmering expanse of the Channel. It lies 5.4 miles east-south-east of Eastern Goleta Valley, CA (from Eastern Goleta Valley, CA: bearing 108°T), and is situated 7.4 miles east of Goleta. This geography has shaped its history, from its Chumash origins to its Spanish founding as a mission outpost, a legacy still palpable in the architecture and the very rhythm of life. The fertile valleys inland have long supported agriculture, particularly vineyards that now contribute to the region's reputation for fine wine, while the ocean itself provides a constant, gentle hum to the local economy through tourism and its attendant industries. The air here, especially in the early morning, carries the faint scent of eucalyptus and salt, a bracing invitation to embrace the day. The cultural character of Santa Barbara is one of relaxed sophistication, a place where the pursuit of beauty and well-being seems as natural as the tide. The iconic Spanish Colonial Revival architecture, epitomized by the County Courthouse with its stunning tower views, lends a timeless elegance to the streets. World-renowned universities draw bright minds, fostering an intellectual current that flows beneath the surface of its laid-back demeanor. While the city has seen its share of famous residents pass through its sunlit avenues, its true character lies in the collective appreciation for its natural splendor and the quiet grace of its everyday existence. Major events here often celebrate the bounty of the land and sea, drawing people together under the expansive California sky.
Live animated radar for Santa Barbara and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-16 GEOCOLOR — live animated loop updated every 10 minutes. Shows cloud cover, storm systems and weather patterns across the continental US.
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| Location | Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California |
| Coordinates | 34.42083°N, 119.69819°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 93101, 93105, 93102, 93103, 93106 |
| Area Code | 805 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Santa Barbara, California Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Santa Barbara, California, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Santa Barbara includes coordinates 34.420830°N, 119.698190°W, situated in Santa Barbara County. ZIP code 93101, 93105, 93102, 93103, 93106. Telephone area code: 805. Timezone: Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
