Santa Ynez, CA weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Santa Ynez weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Santa Ynez.
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What is the weather usually like in Santa Ynez?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 94°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 34°F average low
- 21.1 inprecipitation per year · 537 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Santa Ynez: 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 Santa Ynez.
Santa Ynez weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Santa Ynez through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:05 AM | 5:14 PM | 10 h 8 min |
| February | 6:43 AM | 5:44 PM | 11 h 0 min |
| March | 7:09 AM | 7:09 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:26 AM | 7:33 PM | 13 h 6 min |
| May | 5:55 AM | 7:57 PM | 14 h 1 min |
| June | 5:45 AM | 8:16 PM | 14 h 30 min |
| July | 5:57 AM | 8:15 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| August | 6:20 AM | 7:49 PM | 13 h 29 min |
| September | 6:42 AM | 7:08 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:05 AM | 6:27 PM | 11 h 22 min |
| November | 6:33 AM | 4:56 PM | 10 h 23 min |
| December | 6:58 AM | 4:52 PM | 9 h 53 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Santa Ynez?
Santa Ynez has a warm-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 94°F (34°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 34°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 Santa Ynez is April–May and October–November. At 607 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 Ynez
What is the hottest month in Santa Ynez?
August, with an average high of 94°F (34°C).
What is the coldest month in Santa Ynez?
December, with an average low of 34°F (1°C).
How much does it rain in Santa Ynez?
About 21.1 inches (537 mm) a year; the wettest month is February.
Does it snow in Santa Ynez?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Santa Ynez?
April–May and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Santa Ynez have?
Warm-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csb).
What is the weather like in Santa Ynez in November?
Highs average 75°F and lows 39°F, with about 1.2 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Santa Ynez?
Around 6:33 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:56 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Santa Ynez weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Santa Ynez.
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