Temperatures in January
It's pleasantly warm in January in Santa Barbara with an average temperature of 19°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 17°C to a high of 21°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 4°C and 9°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Santa Barbara in January. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of January
The month of January starts in Santa Barbara with mild temperatures, averaging around 18°C during the day and nights close to 8°C. You can expect regular precipitation, but there’s also a chance for some sunny days in the first days of the month.
Mid-January
By mid-January, the average daytime temperature rises to around 20°C, with nights close to 8°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Santa Barbara will be around 20°C, with nights close to 7°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.
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Water temperature
The water temperature at Santa Barbara is 16°C this month. This is probably too cold to swim without protective gear.
Precipitation in January
In January, there is an average of 94 mm of precipitation, spread over 6 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
The precipitation chance averages 18% per day this month. Though that seems low, there are also a few days with a higher chance of precipitation.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in January for Santa Barbara. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Santa Barbara in January |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
19°C | 8°C | |
 High Temp |
21°C | 9°C | |
| Low Temp |
17°C | 6°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
94 mm | 58 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
6 days | 9 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 5 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
Is January a good time to visit Santa Barbara?
Want nice weather? Then January is a great time to be in Santa Barbara. You’ll have pleasant temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Santa Barbara in January
With 30°C, Santa Barbara hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in January 2021. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 12°C in 2021. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -1°C to a high of 15°C.
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Daily Temperature in January in Santa Barbara
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in January in Santa Barbara, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in January in Santa Barbara
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January for Santa Barbara, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for January, you can expect around 6 days of rain in Santa Barbara.
Daily UV Index in January in Santa Barbara
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Santa Barbara, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in January in Santa Barbara Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in January in Santa Barbara, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in January in Santa Barbara Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in January in Santa Barbara, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in January for Santa Barbara
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Average Weather in Santa Barbara by Month
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