Santa Barbara in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Santa Barbara in january 2025
The weather in Santa Barbara in the month of january comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout january
tolerable weather
Weather at 6am
49°F
Clear/Sunny
66% of time
20%
8%
4%
Weather at 12pm
67°F
Clear/Sunny
61% of time
25%
7%
5%
Weather at 6pm
52°F
Clear/Sunny
65% of time
21%
7%
4%
Weather at 3am
49°F
65%
20%
10%
4%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Santa Barbara in january
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Santa Barbara in january.
The climate of Santa Barbara in january is tolerable
The climate in january in Santa Barbara is dry ; it does not rain often (3.1in of rainfall over 4 days).
The climate enjoyable here this month. The thermometer averaged maximum of 67°F. The minimum is 49°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in january in Santa Barbara is 58°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Santa Barbara in january with a maximum record of 83°F in 2009 and a minimum record of 31°F in 2016. You can hope to have about 18 days with temperatures up to 65°F, or 58% of time.
Day length in Santa Barbara in january is 10:07. Sunrise is at 07:05 and sets at 17:12.
With a good climate, this month is advisable to go in this city.
January: another location in California?
If you want to go to California in january, there are destinations with better weather than Santa Barbara:
In january, Los Angeles , San Diego, Channel Islands National Park, Encinitas, Gaviota and Hollywood have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Santa Barbara in january
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are compiled from the weather statements earlier years of january.
| January | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 58°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 67°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 83°F (2009) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 31°F (2016) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 18 day(s) (58%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 58°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 55°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 60°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 15km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 3.1in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 4 day(s) (12%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 3.2in (2021) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 63% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.73km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 21% | ||||
| UV index | 5 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 9 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 07:05 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 17:12 | ||||
| Length of day | 10:07 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in january | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last january?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Santa Barbara in january 2024:
43°F to 63°F
45°F to 61°F
45°F to 54°F
38°F to 56°F
40°F to 59°F
43°F to 63°F
36°F to 52°F
32°F to 58°F
40°F to 63°F
40°F to 59°F
43°F to 54°F
38°F to 59°F
41°F to 61°F
47°F to 67°F
45°F to 67°F
47°F to 70°F
54°F to 67°F
45°F to 65°F
49°F to 63°F
50°F to 56°F
49°F to 54°F
52°F to 56°F
49°F to 65°F
43°F to 63°F
47°F to 68°F
45°F to 68°F
52°F to 72°F
56°F to 74°F
54°F to 72°F
52°F to 70°F
49°F to 61°F
Map: other cities in California in january
Cities near Santa Barbara:
| Los Padres National Forest in january | tolerable weather |
| Ventura in january | good weather |
| Channel Islands National Park in january | good weather |
| Gaviota in january | good weather |
| Oxnard in january | good weather |
| Lompoc in january | good weather |
| Santa Maria in january | tolerable weather |
| Malibu in january | good weather |
| Topanga in january | good weather |
| Pismo Beach in january | tolerable weather |
| Santa Monica in january | good weather |
| Bakersfield in january | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
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Weather data for Santa Barbara in january:
Weather data for Santa Barbara for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Santa Barbara. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Santa Barbara can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Santa Barbara.