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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 comfortable winter month in Santa Monica, California, with an average temperature fluctuating between 51.4°F (10.8°C) and 65.5°F (18.6°C). The average high-temperature is a still comfortable 65.5°F (18.6°C) in January, hardly different from the 63.9°F (17.7°C) recorded in December. Weather in January »

Weather in February

The last month of the winter, February, is another comfortable month in Santa Monica, California, with an average temperature varying between 64.6°F (18.1°C) and 50.5°F (10.3°C). Santa Monica ushers in February with an average high-temperature of a still refreshing 64.6°F (18.1°C), showing a close resemblance to the previous month. Weather in February »

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is also an enjoyable month in Santa Monica, California, with an average temperature fluctuating between 66.7°F (19.3°C) and 51.4°F (10.8°C). During March, Santa Monica observes a subtle ascent to a still enjoyable 66.7°F (19.3°C) from February's 64.6°F (18.1°C) in the average high-temperature. Weather in March »

Weather in April

April is an agreeable spring month in Santa Monica, California, with an average temperature fluctuating between 53.6°F (12°C) and 69.4°F (20.8°C). The average high-temperature is an agreeable 69.4°F (20.8°C) in April, hardly different from the 66.7°F (19.3°C) recorded in March. Weather in April »

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Santa Monica, is another pleasant month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 56.3°F (13.5°C) and an average high of 70.9°F (21.6°C). At the start of May, Santa Monica's average high-temperature reaches a still agreeable 70.9°F (21.6°C), subtly different from the preceding month. Weather in May »

Weather in June

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

Weather in July

July, like June, in Santa Monica, California, is a moderately hot summer month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 78.6°F (25.9°C) and an average low of 63.1°F (17.3°C). Santa Monica in July witnesses an average high-temperature of a still warm 78.6°F (25.9°C), indicating a slight variation from June's 74.1°F (23.4°C). Weather in July »

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in Santa Monica, California, with an average temperature varying between 80.8°F (27.1°C) and 64.4°F (18°C). In Santa Monica, August records the highest average temperatures, peaking at 80.8°F (27.1°C) and reaching a low of 64.4°F (18°C). August's average heat index is computed to be 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 an average temperature varying between 63.7°F (17.6°C) and 80.2°F (26.8°C). September's onset records a minor alteration in the average high-temperature to a still moderately hot 80.2°F (26.8°C) from August's 80.8°F (27.1°C). Weather in September »

Weather in October

October, like September, in Santa Monica, California, is a moderately hot autumn month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 61°F (16.1°C) and 76.1°F (24.5°C). Santa Monica, California, starts October with an average high-temperature of a still warm 76.1°F (24.5°C), hinting at a minimal fluctuation from September. 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). November is characterized by a mild reduction in the average high-temperature, from a warm 76.1°F (24.5°C) in October 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 still a comfortable month, with an average temperature ranging between max 63.9°F (17.7°C) and min 50.7°F (10.4°C). December, known for its average high temperature of 63.9°F (17.7°C) and an average low temperature of 50.7°F (10.4°C), is the coldest month. Weather in December »
Updated: Jul 15, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the rainiest month?

January is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 5.4 days and accumulates 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain?

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 months are the ocean coldest?

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

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

When is Daylight Saving Time (DST)?

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?

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

What is the driest month?

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?

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

What is the month with the highest UV index?

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?

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

What is the warmest month?

In Santa Monica, the peak average temperatures are observed in August, with 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?

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?

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

What part of the year is the coldest?

The coldest time of the year is December, with temperatures averaging a high 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?

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).

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).

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).

Average humidity
Santa Monica, CA

Average humidity - Santa Monica, CA

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (69%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (52%).

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").

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).

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).

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).

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).

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).

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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