Las Cruces, CA
Unincorporated community in Santa Barbara County, California
Las Cruces is a small unincorporated community in Santa Barbara County, California. It is 7.7 miles N of Buellton, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 93117.
Las Cruces at a glance
- State
- California
- County
- Santa Barbara County
- ZIP code
- 93117
- Nearest town
- Buellton (7.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 34.5081, -120.2281
Weather in Las Cruces now
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Las Cruces weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Las Cruces.
This week in Las Cruces
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Las Cruces
What is the weather usually like in Las Cruces?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 93°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 33°F average low
- 21.1 inprecipitation per year · 537 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Las Cruces: April–May and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CACHUMA LAKE, CA US (USC00041253), adjusted for the elevation of Las Cruces.
Las Cruces weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Las Cruces 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 | 7:09 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:27 AM | 7:34 PM | 13 h 6 min |
| May | 5:56 AM | 7:57 PM | 14 h 1 min |
| June | 5:46 AM | 8:16 PM | 14 h 30 min |
| July | 5:58 AM | 8:15 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| August | 6:20 AM | 7:49 PM | 13 h 29 min |
| September | 6:43 AM | 7:08 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 7:05 AM | 6:27 PM | 11 h 22 min |
| November | 6:33 AM | 4:57 PM | 10 h 24 min |
| December | 6:58 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 Las Cruces?
Las Cruces has a warm-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 93°F (34°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 33°F (1°C).
It gets about 21.1 inches (537 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is February and the driest is August.
The best time to visit Las Cruces is April–May and October–November. 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 Las Cruces
The closest live webcam is Las Cruces › South: US101, 0.1 miles NE of Las Cruces.
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Questions about Las Cruces
Where is Las Cruces, CA?
Las Cruces is an unincorporated community in Santa Barbara County, California, 7.7 miles N of Buellton.
What county is Las Cruces in?
Las Cruces is in Santa Barbara County, California.
What is the ZIP code of Las Cruces, CA?
The ZIP code for Las Cruces is 93117.
What is the nearest town to Las Cruces?
Buellton, 7.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Las Cruces?
Yes. The closest is Las Cruces › South: US101, 0.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Las Cruces?
August, with an average high of 93°F (34°C).
What is the coldest month in Las Cruces?
December, with an average low of 33°F (1°C).
How much does it rain in Las Cruces?
About 21.1 inches (537 mm) a year; the wettest month is February.
Does it snow in Las Cruces?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Las Cruces?
April–May and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Las Cruces have?
Warm-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csb).
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