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Sonoita, AZ vs Santa Ynez, CA

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Highlights

On average, there are 287 sunny days per year in Santa Ynez. Sonoita averages 284 sunny days per year. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Santa Ynez, California gets 20.5 inches of rain, on average, per year. Sonoita, Arizona gets 19.5 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38.1 inches of rain per year.

Santa Ynez averages 0 inches of snow per year. Sonoita averages 1.4 inches of snow per year. The US average is 27.8 inches of snow per year.

Weather Highlights

Santa Ynez, California
Summer High: the July high is around 83.5 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 38.9
Rain: averages 20.5 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0 inches of snow a year

Sonoita, Arizona
Summer High: the July high is around 89.9 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 30.6
Rain: averages 19.5 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 1.4 inches of snow a year

BestPlaces Comfort Index
Santa Ynez

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Santa Ynez is 8.6 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in California.

8.6 / 10
June, May and October are the most pleasant months in Santa Ynez, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

Sonoita

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Sonoita is 8.3 (10=best), which means it is one of the most pleasant places in Arizona.

8.3 / 10
October, May and September are the most pleasant months in Sonoita, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

Today's Weather - Sonoita, AZ

12 AM PST

Clear

54°F

DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
OvernightClear44° / 79°SSW 3 to 7 mph
Friday NightMostly Clear46° / 79°SSW 5 to 14 mph
Saturday NightMostly Clear46° / 71°SSW 10 to 14 mph
Sunday NightPatchy Blowing Dust then Clear36° / 64°SSW 9 to 28 mph
Monday NightPartly Cloudy37° / 66°SW 5 to 15 mph
Tuesday NightMostly Clear39° / 73°SW 3 to 13 mph
Wednesday NightMostly Clear44° / 81°NNE 5 to 12 mph
Today's Weather - Santa Ynez, CA

12 AM PST

Patchy Fog

54°F

DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
OvernightPatchy Fog52° / 73°W 0 to 5 mph
Friday NightMostly Cloudy then Patchy Fog53° / 66°WNW 5 to 15 mph
Saturday NightPatchy Fog44° / 61°NW 15 to 25 mph
Sunday NightPatchy Fog46° / 67°NNW 0 to 20 mph
Monday NightPatchy Fog48° / 70°SSE 0 to 10 mph
Tuesday NightPatchy Fog49° / 74°NNW 0 to 10 mph
Wednesday NightPatchy Fog49° / 77°NNW 0 to 10 mph
Average Monthly High / Low (°F)
MonthSonoita, AZSanta Ynez, CA
January60° / 31°65° / 39°
February63° / 33°66° / 41°
March68° / 36°68° / 43°
April75° / 42°72° / 44°
May84° / 50°75° / 47°
June92° / 58°79° / 50°
July90° / 64°84° / 52°
August87° / 62°84° / 53°
September85° / 57°83° / 51°
October77° / 47°79° / 48°
November67° / 37°71° / 43°
December60° / 31°65° / 38°
Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Sonoita / Santa Ynez
MonthHot DaysFreezing DaysRainy DaysSnowy Days
January0 / 018 / 45 / 70 / 0
February0 / 012 / 25 / 80 / 0
March0 / 09 / 14 / 70 / 0
April0 / 13 / 02 / 40 / 0
May6 / 30 / 02 / 20 / 0
June20 / 50 / 03 / 10 / 0
July16 / 90 / 012 / 00 / 0
August8 / 100 / 013 / 00 / 0
September5 / 80 / 06 / 10 / 0
October0 / 41 / 04 / 20 / 0
November0 / 17 / 13 / 40 / 0
December0 / 017 / 55 / 60 / 0
June is the hottest month for Sonoita with an average high temperature of 91.6°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Arizona. In Sonoita, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Sonoita are October, April and May.

August is the hottest month for Santa Ynez with an average high temperature of 84.1°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in California. In Santa Ynez, there are 8 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Santa Ynez are October, June and May.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Sonoita with an average of 30.6°. This is about average compared to other places in Arizona.

December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Santa Ynez with an average of 38.3°. This is about average compared to other places in California.

In Sonoita, there are 54.9 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Arizona.

In Santa Ynez, there are 40.5 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in California.

In Sonoita, there are 67.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in Arizona.

In Santa Ynez, there are 13.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in California.

In Sonoita, there are 0.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Arizona.

In Santa Ynez, there are 0.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in California.

July is the wettest month in Sonoita with 4.5 inches of rain, and the driest month is May with 0.3 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 46% of yearly precipitation and 10% occurs in Summer, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 19.5 inches in Sonoita means that it is wetter than most places in Arizona.


February is the wettest month in Santa Ynez with 4.8 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 0.0 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 60% of yearly precipitation and 0% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 20.5 inches in Santa Ynez means that it is about average compared to other places in California.

August is the rainiest month in Sonoita with 13.4 days of rain, and May is the driest month with only 1.8 rainy days. There are 63.6 rainy days annually in Sonoita, which is rainier than most places in Arizona. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 45% of the time and the driest is Summer with only a 12% chance of a rainy day.

February is the rainiest month in Santa Ynez with 7.9 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 0.3 rainy days. There are 42.1 rainy days annually in Santa Ynez, which is less rainy than most places in California. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 51% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 3% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 1.4 inches in Sonoita means that it is about average compared to other places in Arizona.

There is rarely any recorded snowfall in Santa Ynez, ranking it as one of the least snowy places in California.
January is the snowiest month in Sonoita with 0.6 inches of snow, and 1 month of the year have significant snowfall.

Any measurable snowfall is a rare occurance in Santa Ynez.

DID YOU KNOW?

Many people confuse Weather and Climate, but they are different. Weather refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, while Climate refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a long period of time.

Weather, more specifically, refers to how the atmosphere behaves and its effects on life and human activities. Most people think of Weather in terms of what can be observed: temperature, humidity, precipitation, and cloudy/sunny conditions. Weather conditions constantly change on a minute-to-minute basis.

Climate is a record of the average weather conditions for a given place over a long period of time, often referred to as Climate Normals. A 30-year period of record is a common requirement to be considered a Climate Normal.

Reviews for Sonoita    2 Reviews
Jill · Sherman Oaks, CA
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Hi. I'd like to know if you still feel the same way about living in Broomfield. I went there this past July to check it out (along with Lafayette, Boulder (can't  More

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NC For Me · Apex, NC
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Over 16 years ago

Apex is perfect for what you are looking for. It's close enough to Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill to find a job and Cary the next town over, is a little more expensive but  More

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Jill · Sherman Oaks, CA
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Hi. I'd like to know if you still feel the same way about living in Broomfield. I went there this past July to check it out (along with Lafayette, Boulder (can't  More

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NC For Me · Apex, NC
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Over 16 years ago

Apex is perfect for what you are looking for. It's close enough to Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill to find a job and Cary the next town over, is a little more expensive but  More

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