Weather in Santa Barbara: January
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Average day temperature: | 62.2°F |
| Average night temperature: | 50.2°F | |
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Sea water temperature: | 58.1°F |
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Number of sunny days: | 22 days |
| Day length: | 9.9 - 10.5 hours | |
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Number of rainy days: | 2 days |
| Precipitation totals: | 1.5 in. | |
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Air temperature in January, °F
The highest day temperature during January of 2026 was 74°F. At the same time the lowest night temperature was 49°F. Daily and nightly averages during January were 65.8°F and 54.7°F.
Sea water temperature in Santa Barbara in January, °F
The average sea water temperature in January of 2026 was 60.5°F. The highest and lowest sea temperatures during the month were 61.2°F and 59.5°F.
Mostly all days in January are sunny but cloudy days are also possible.
Precipitation total in January, in.
Precipitation total value in Santa Barbara in January is 1.8 in. Other months of the year show relatively similar values.
The average wind speed value in January is 5.3 mph
This chart shows average number of hours during the day when sunlight can reach the ground. It depends on day length and cloudiness during the day. The average number of sunny hours in January is: 7.6.
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