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Santa Monica, CA

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The neon-lit fun park in Santa Monica, California, with a view of the iconic Ferris wheel and pier
The neon-lit fun park in Santa Monica, California, with a view of the iconic Ferris wheel and pier

Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another enjoyable winter month in Santa Monica, California, with an average temperature varying between 65.5°F (18.6°C) and 51.4°F (10.8°C). Santa Monica experiences a minor change to a still enjoyable 65.5°F (18.6°C) in average high-temperature during January, closely reflecting December. Weather in January »

Weather in February

The last month of the winter, February, is another refreshing month in Santa Monica, California, with temperature in the range of an average low of 50.5°F (10.3°C) and an average high of 64.6°F (18.1°C). A minor adjustment in Santa Monica's average high-temperature is noted with the start of February, touching a still enjoyable 64.6°F (18.1°C) from January's 65.5°F (18.6°C). Weather in February »

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is still a comfortable month in Santa Monica, California, with an average temperature varying between 51.4°F (10.8°C) and 66.7°F (19.3°C). The transition into March reveals an average high-temperature of a still comfortable 66.7°F (19.3°C), mirroring a close resemblance to February. Weather in March »

Weather in April

April in Santa Monica, California, is a pleasant spring month, with an average temperature varying between 69.4°F (20.8°C) and 53.6°F (12°C). The average high-temperature in April, at an agreeable 69.4°F (20.8°C), reveals a modest deviation from March's 66.7°F (19.3°C). Weather in April »

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Santa Monica, is another pleasant month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 70.9°F (21.6°C) and 56.3°F (13.5°C). Santa Monica observes an average high-temperature of a still agreeable 70.9°F (21.6°C) in May, barely different from 69.4°F (20.8°C) in April. Weather in May »

Weather in June

The first month of the summer, June, is a warm month in Santa Monica, California, with temperature in the range of an average low of 58.8°F (14.9°C) and an average high of 74.1°F (23.4°C). In June, the average high-temperature registers at a warm 74.1°F (23.4°C), nearly identical to May's 70.9°F (21.6°C). Weather in June »

Weather in July

July, the same as June, is a moderately hot summer month in Santa Monica, California, with an average temperature ranging between max 78.6°F (25.9°C) and min 63.1°F (17.3°C). With the arrival of July, Santa Monica's average high-temperature registers at a still warm 78.6°F (25.9°C), indicating a subtle variation from the previous month. Weather in July »

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in Santa Monica, California, with temperature in the range of an average high of 80.8°F (27.1°C) and an average low of 64.4°F (18°C). With average high and low temperatures of 80.8°F (27.1°C) and 64.4°F (18°C) respectively, August is Santa Monica's warmest month. The heat index for August is estimated at 82.4°F (28°C). Weather in August »

Weather in September

September, the first month of the autumn in Santa Monica, is still a warm month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 80.2°F (26.8°C) and an average low of 63.7°F (17.6°C). As Santa Monica steps into September, the average high-temperature is measured at a still moderately hot 80.2°F (26.8°C), displaying minor differences from August's 80.8°F (27.1°C). Weather in September »

Weather in October

October, the same as September, is another warm autumn month in Santa Monica, California, with an average temperature varying between 61°F (16.1°C) and 76.1°F (24.5°C). The average high-temperature for October is a still warm 76.1°F (24.5°C), closely aligning with the temperature of the preceding month. Weather in October »

Weather in November

November, the last month of the autumn in Santa Monica, is also an agreeable month, with an average temperature varying between 70°F (21.1°C) and 56.1°F (13.4°C). The arrival of November corresponds with a minor reduction in the average high-temperature, down from October's warm 76.1°F (24.5°C) to a pleasant 70°F (21.1°C). Weather in November »

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Santa Monica, is also an enjoyable month, with an average temperature ranging between min 50.7°F (10.4°C) and max 63.9°F (17.7°C). Santa Monica's coldest month, December, registers temperatures that range from a high of 63.9°F (17.7°C) to a low of 50.7°F (10.4°C). Weather in December »
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Frequently asked questions

What is the rainiest month in Santa Monica?

The month with the most rainfall in Santa Monica is January, when the rain falls for 5.4 days and typically aggregates up to 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in Santa Monica?

In Santa Monica, California, during the entire year, the rain falls for 48.8 days and collects up to 7.52" (191mm) of precipitation.

What are the months with the coldest ocean in Santa Monica?

January through May and December, with an average ocean temperature of 59°F (15°C), are months with the coldest seawater.

When is the lowest UV index in Santa Monica?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index in Santa Monica, California.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Santa Monica?

The months with the least sunshine in Santa Monica are February and December, with an average of 6.6h of sunshine.

When is Daylight Saving Time (DST) in Santa Monica?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from PST to PDT. Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am, and the time zone reverts from PDT to PST.

What is the most humid month in Santa Monica?

With an average relative humidity of 69%, June is the most humid month.

What is the driest month in Santa Monica?

June and August are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 2.3 days and typically aggregates up to 0.08" (2mm) of rain.

When are the longest days in Santa Monica?

June has the longest days of the year, with an average of 14h and 24min of daylight.

What are the months with the highest UV index in Santa Monica?

The months with the highest UV index are June through September, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

What is the month with the most sunshine in Santa Monica?

The months with the most sunshine are July and August, with an average of 11.9h of sunshine.

What part of the year is the hottest in Santa Monica?

The warmest time of the year in Santa Monica, California, is August, with temperatures averaging a high of 80.8°F (27.1°C) and a low of 64.4°F (18°C).

What are the months with the warmest ocean in Santa Monica?

The months with the warmest seawater are August through October, with an average ocean temperature of 66.2°F (19°C).

What is the least humid month in Santa Monica?

November is the least humid month in Santa Monica, California, with an average relative humidity of 52%.

What part of the year is the coldest in Santa Monica?

Santa Monica, California, experiences its lowest temperatures in December, with an average peak of 63.9°F (17.7°C) and a low of 50.7°F (10.4°C).

What is the month with the shortest days in Santa Monica?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.

Average temperature
Santa Monica, CA

Average temperature - Santa Monica, CA

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (63.9°F).

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (50.5°F).

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Average pressure
Santa Monica, CA

Average pressure - Santa Monica, CA

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.1"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and September (29.9"Hg).

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Average wind speed
Santa Monica, CA

Average wind speed - Santa Monica, CA

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and September (4.8mph).

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Average rainfall
Santa Monica, CA

Average rainfall - Santa Monica, CA

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (1.54").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June and August (0.08").

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Average rainfall days
Santa Monica, CA

Average rainfall days - Santa Monica, CA

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (6.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (1.8 days).

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Average sea temperature
Santa Monica, CA

Average sea temperature - Santa Monica, CA

The best months for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) are August, September and October (66°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are January, February, March, April, May and December (59°F).

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Average daylight / Average sunshine
Santa Monica, CA

Average daylight / Average sunshine - Santa Monica, CA

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days
Santa Monica, CA

Average sunshine days - Santa Monica, CA

The month with the most sunshine days is August (27.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (21.8 days).

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Average UV index
Santa Monica, CA

Average UV index - Santa Monica, CA

The months with the highest UV index are June, July, August and September (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 4).

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Average visibility
Santa Monica, CA

Average visibility - Santa Monica, CA

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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