Zip 93108 (Montecito, CA) Climate

Montecito, CA is located in the beautiful Santa Ynez Valley, a region with a mild Mediterranean climate. Summers in Montecito are generally warm and dry, while winters are cool and wet. The average temperature year-round is around 70 degrees Fahrenheit (21 Celsius). Precipitation levels are generally low throughout the year, especially during the summer months. Strong winds can be expected from May to August due to the neighboring Pacific Ocean. Overall, Montecito has an ideal climate for outdoor activities and relaxation.

Montecito (zip 93108), California gets 18 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Montecito (zip 93108) 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 Montecito (zip 93108). The US average is 205 sunny days.

Montecito (zip 93108) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 38 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 73 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 43
Rain: averages 18 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the 93108 zip code is 8.9 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in California.

9.7 Summer - 8.2 Winter

August, July and September are the most pleasant months in the 93108 zip code, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

Climate	Montecito, California	United States
	18.1 in.	38.1 in.
	0.0 in.	27.8 in.
	37.7 days	106.2 days
	282 days	205 days
	73.2°	85.8°
	43.2°	21.7°
	8.9	7
	5.7	4.3
	213 ft.	2443 ft.

Climate

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 the 93108 zip code with an average high temperature of 73.8°, which ranks it as one of the coolest places in California. In the 93108 zip code, there are 5 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for the 93108 zip code are August, September and July.

In the 93108 zip code, there are 1.5 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the coolest places in California.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for the 93108 zip code with an average of 43.2°. This is warmer than most places in California.

In the 93108 zip code, there are 1.6 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in California.

In the 93108 zip code, 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 the 93108 zip code 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 June.

February is the wettest month in the 93108 zip code with 4.2 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 0.0 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 60% of yearly precipitation and 1% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 18.1 inches in the 93108 zip code means that it is about average compared to other places in California.

February is the rainiest month in the 93108 zip code with 7.0 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 0.4 rainy days. There are 37.7 rainy days annually in the 93108 zip code, which is less rainy than most places in California. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 50% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 4% chance of a rainy day.

There is rarely any recorded snowfall in the 93108 zip code, ranking it as one of the least snowy places in California. Any measurable snowfall is a rare occurance in the 93108 zip code.

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Marlis · Montecito, CA

You will see glitter, wannabes and homeless.

Over 5 years ago

I have lived here several years, nothing special. Good weather in winter. You will see glitter, some fake wannabes and homeless. Good beaches and food venues. I try and More