Goleta, CA weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Goleta weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Goleta.
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What is the weather usually like in Goleta?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 74°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 40°F average low
- 17.2 inprecipitation per year · 438 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Goleta: July to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SANTA BARBARA MUNI AP, CA US (USW00023190), adjusted for the elevation of Goleta.
Goleta weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Goleta through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:04 AM | 5:13 PM | 10 h 9 min |
| February | 6:42 AM | 5:44 PM | 11 h 1 min |
| March | 7:08 AM | 7:08 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:26 AM | 7:32 PM | 13 h 6 min |
| May | 5:55 AM | 7:56 PM | 14 h 0 min |
| June | 5:45 AM | 8:14 PM | 14 h 29 min |
| July | 5:57 AM | 8:13 PM | 14 h 16 min |
| August | 6:19 AM | 7:48 PM | 13 h 28 min |
| September | 6:41 AM | 7:07 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 7:03 AM | 6:26 PM | 11 h 22 min |
| November | 6:31 AM | 4:56 PM | 10 h 24 min |
| December | 6:57 AM | 4:52 PM | 9 h 54 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Goleta?
Goleta has a warm-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 74°F (24°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 40°F (5°C).
It gets about 17.2 inches (438 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is February and the driest is August.
The best time to visit Goleta is July to October. At 20 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. 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.
More about Goleta
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- Eastern Goleta Valley weather4.4 mi E
- Mission Canyon weather8.2 mi E
- Santa Barbara weather8.6 mi E
- Montecito weather12.9 mi E
- Summerland weather15.5 mi E
- Toro Canyon weather16.9 mi E
- Santa Ynez weather18.5 mi NW
- Solvang weather19.4 mi NW
Questions about the weather in Goleta
What is the hottest month in Goleta?
August, with an average high of 74°F (24°C).
What is the coldest month in Goleta?
December, with an average low of 40°F (5°C).
How much does it rain in Goleta?
About 17.2 inches (438 mm) a year; the wettest month is February.
Does it snow in Goleta?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Goleta?
July to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Goleta have?
Warm-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csb).
What is the weather like in Goleta in November?
Highs average 69°F and lows 44°F, with about 1.3 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Goleta?
Around 6:31 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:56 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Goleta weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Goleta.
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