Isla Vista, CA weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Isla Vista weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Isla Vista.
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What is the weather usually like in Isla Vista?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 71°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 42°F average low
- 19.0 inprecipitation per year · 482 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Isla Vista: July to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SANTA BARBARA 11 W, CA US (USW00053152), adjusted for the elevation of Isla Vista.
Isla Vista weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Isla Vista 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 Isla Vista?
Isla Vista has a warm-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 71°F (22°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 42°F (6°C).
It gets about 19.0 inches (482 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January and the driest is August.
The best time to visit Isla Vista is July to October. At 46 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 Isla Vista
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- Montecito weather13.0 mi E
- Summerland weather15.6 mi E
- Toro Canyon weather17.0 mi E
- Santa Ynez weather19.5 mi NW
- Carpinteria weather20.2 mi E
Questions about the weather in Isla Vista
What is the hottest month in Isla Vista?
August, with an average high of 71°F (22°C).
What is the coldest month in Isla Vista?
December, with an average low of 42°F (6°C).
How much does it rain in Isla Vista?
About 19.0 inches (482 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.
Does it snow in Isla Vista?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Isla Vista?
July to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Isla Vista have?
Warm-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csb).
What is the weather like in Isla Vista in November?
Highs average 67°F and lows 46°F, with about 1.2 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Isla Vista?
Around 6:31 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:56 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Isla Vista weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Isla Vista.
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