Drake, CA
Unincorporated community in Santa Barbara County, California
Drake is a small unincorporated community in Santa Barbara County, California. It is 11.8 miles NE of Buellton, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 93436.
Drake at a glance
- State
- California
- County
- Santa Barbara County
- ZIP code
- 93436
- Nearest town
- Buellton (11.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 34.4706, -120.3028
Weather in Drake now
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Drake weather by the hour
Drake weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Drake.
This week in Drake
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Drake
What is the weather usually like in Drake?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Septemberwarmest month · 75°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 42°F average low
- 15.4 inprecipitation per year · 392 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Drake: July to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LOMPOC, CA US (USC00045064), adjusted for the elevation of Drake.
Drake weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Drake through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:05 AM | 5:15 PM | 10 h 9 min |
| February | 6:44 AM | 5:45 PM | 11 h 1 min |
| March | 7:09 AM | 7:10 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:27 AM | 7:34 PM | 13 h 6 min |
| May | 5:57 AM | 7:58 PM | 14 h 1 min |
| June | 5:46 AM | 8:16 PM | 14 h 29 min |
| July | 5:58 AM | 8:15 PM | 14 h 16 min |
| August | 6:21 AM | 7:50 PM | 13 h 29 min |
| September | 6:43 AM | 7:09 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 7:05 AM | 6:28 PM | 11 h 22 min |
| November | 6:33 AM | 4:58 PM | 10 h 24 min |
| December | 6:59 AM | 4:53 PM | 9 h 54 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Drake?
Drake has a warm-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is September, with an average high of 75°F (24°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 42°F (6°C).
It gets about 15.4 inches (392 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is February and the driest is August.
The best time to visit Drake is July to October. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Webcams near Drake
The closest live webcam is Las Cruces › South: US101, 5.1 miles NE of Drake.
Webcams: Windy.com · Traffic cameras: Caltrans. Distances in a straight line from Drake.
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Questions about Drake
Where is Drake, CA?
Drake is an unincorporated community in Santa Barbara County, California, 11.8 miles NE of Buellton.
What county is Drake in?
Drake is in Santa Barbara County, California.
What is the ZIP code of Drake, CA?
The ZIP code for Drake is 93436.
What is the nearest town to Drake?
Buellton, 11.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Drake?
Yes. The closest is Las Cruces › South: US101, 5.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Drake?
September, with an average high of 75°F (24°C).
What is the coldest month in Drake?
December, with an average low of 42°F (6°C).
How much does it rain in Drake?
About 15.4 inches (392 mm) a year; the wettest month is February.
Does it snow in Drake?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Drake?
July to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Drake have?
Warm-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csb).
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