Gato, CA
Unincorporated community in Santa Barbara County, California
Gato is a small unincorporated community in Santa Barbara County, California. It is 15.1 miles NE of Buellton, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 93436.
Gato at a glance
- State
- California
- County
- Santa Barbara County
- ZIP code
- 93436
- Nearest town
- Buellton (15.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 34.4575, -120.3767
Weather in Gato now
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Gato weather by the hour
Gato weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Gato.
This week in Gato
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Gato
What is the weather usually like in Gato?
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 Gato: 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 Gato.
Gato weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Gato through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:06 AM | 5:15 PM | 10 h 9 min |
| February | 6:44 AM | 5:46 PM | 11 h 1 min |
| March | 7:10 AM | 7:10 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:28 AM | 7:34 PM | 13 h 6 min |
| May | 5:57 AM | 7:58 PM | 14 h 1 min |
| June | 5:47 AM | 8:17 PM | 14 h 29 min |
| July | 5:59 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 | 7:06 AM | 6:28 PM | 11 h 22 min |
| November | 6:33 AM | 4:58 PM | 10 h 24 min |
| December | 6:59 AM | 4:54 PM | 9 h 54 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Gato?
Gato 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 Gato 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 Gato
The closest live webcam is Las Cruces › South: US101, 9.3 miles NE of Gato.
Webcams: Windy.com · Traffic cameras: Caltrans. Distances in a straight line from Gato.
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Questions about Gato
Where is Gato, CA?
Gato is an unincorporated community in Santa Barbara County, California, 15.1 miles NE of Buellton.
What county is Gato in?
Gato is in Santa Barbara County, California.
What is the ZIP code of Gato, CA?
The ZIP code for Gato is 93436.
What is the nearest town to Gato?
Buellton, 15.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Gato?
Yes. The closest is Las Cruces › South: US101, 9.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Gato?
September, with an average high of 75°F (24°C).
What is the coldest month in Gato?
December, with an average low of 42°F (6°C).
How much does it rain in Gato?
About 15.4 inches (392 mm) a year; the wettest month is February.
Does it snow in Gato?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Gato?
July to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Gato have?
Warm-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csb).
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