Buellton, CA Climate


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The climate in Buellton, CA is hot and dry during the summer months, with temperatures typically reaching into the high 80s and low 90s. During the winter, temperatures are generally mild, ranging between 40 and 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Rainfall is sparse throughout the year but usually happens more frequently during the winter months. The area has an average of 300 days of sunshine each year, making it a great place to enjoy outdoor activities like hiking or camping.

Buellton, California gets 19 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Buellton averages 0 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 282 sunny days per year in Buellton. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Buellton gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 42 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.


Weather Highlights

Summer High: the July high is around 83 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 39
Rain: averages 19 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Buellton is 8.7 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in California.

9 Summer - 8.2 Winter
June, May and October are the most pleasant months in Buellton, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

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YOU SHOULD KNOW

Many people confuse weather and climate but they are different. Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, and climate is how the atmosphere is over long periods of time.

Weather is how the atmosphere is behaving and its effects upon life and human activities. Weather can change from minute-to-minute. Most people think of weather in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, brightness, visibility, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

Climate is the description of the long-term pattern of weather in a place. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. Climate is the average of weather over time.

August is the hottest month for Buellton with an average high temperature of 83.8°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in California. In Buellton, there are 8 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Buellton are October, June and May.
In Buellton, there are 38.2 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in California.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Buellton with an average of 38.4°. This is about average compared to other places in California.
In Buellton, there are 13.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in California.
In Buellton, there are 0.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in California.
Humidity in Buellton is generally quite low and comfortable. There are few days during the summer when the humidity becomes unpleasant. The most humid months (but still comfortable) are July, August and September.
February is the wettest month in Buellton with 4.4 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 0.0 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 59% of yearly precipitation and 1% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 19.3 inches in Buellton means that it is about average compared to other places in California.
February is the rainiest month in Buellton with 7.8 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 0.2 rainy days. There are 41.8 rainy days annually in Buellton, 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 2% chance of a rainy day.
There is rarely any recorded snowfall in Buellton, ranking it as one of the least snowy places in California. Any measurable snowfall is a rare occurance in Buellton.
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I moved here three years ago with my two kids and we love it here! We can easily drive to places like Santa Barbara and Los Angeles without sacrificing good air quality.  More

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