Santa Monica, CA weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
Weather in Santa Monica now
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Santa Monica weather by the hour
Santa Monica weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Santa Monica.
This week in Santa Monica
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Santa Monica
What is the weather usually like in Santa Monica?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Septemberwarmest month · 70°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 49°F average low
- 12.2 inprecipitation per year · 309 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Santa Monica: July to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SANTA MONICA PIER, CA US (USC00047953), adjusted for the elevation of Santa Monica.
Santa Monica weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Santa Monica through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:57 AM | 5:09 PM | 10 h 11 min |
| February | 6:36 AM | 5:39 PM | 11 h 2 min |
| March | 7:02 AM | 7:03 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:21 AM | 7:26 PM | 13 h 5 min |
| May | 5:50 AM | 7:49 PM | 13 h 59 min |
| June | 5:40 AM | 8:08 PM | 14 h 27 min |
| July | 5:52 AM | 8:07 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| August | 6:14 AM | 7:42 PM | 13 h 27 min |
| September | 6:36 AM | 7:01 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 6:58 AM | 6:21 PM | 11 h 23 min |
| November | 6:25 AM | 4:51 PM | 10 h 26 min |
| December | 6:50 AM | 4:47 PM | 9 h 56 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Santa Monica?
Santa Monica has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is September, with an average high of 70°F (21°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 49°F (10°C).
It gets about 12.2 inches (309 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is February and the driest is August.
The best time to visit Santa Monica is July to October. At 105 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.
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Questions about the weather in Santa Monica
What is the hottest month in Santa Monica?
September, with an average high of 70°F (21°C).
What is the coldest month in Santa Monica?
December, with an average low of 49°F (10°C).
How much does it rain in Santa Monica?
About 12.2 inches (309 mm) a year; the wettest month is February.
Does it snow in Santa Monica?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Santa Monica?
July to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Santa Monica have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
What is the weather like in Santa Monica in November?
Highs average 67°F and lows 53°F, with about 0.8 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Santa Monica?
Around 6:25 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:51 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Santa Monica weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Santa Monica.
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