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Santa Barbara, CA
Full City Profile · California · Ventura County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
88,024
Population
4,516/sq mi density
$101,672
Median Income
$62,921 per capita
$1,466,400
Home Value
$1,797,687 Zillow
$2,302
Median Rent
32.9% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
328 sunny days/yr
436
Violent Crime/100K
2,309 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$101,672 median income, 3.0% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$1,466,400 home value, $2,302/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
436 violent crimes/100K (15% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Santa Barbara enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 328 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches. The area receives 4.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 49.
Temperature
51°F Jan (11°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 61.2°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 328 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 384 ft (117 m) |
| Area | 42.0 sq mi (108.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,516/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.4036°N, 119.7137°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Ventura County County |
| Nearest Airport | Santa Barbara Municipal (SBA) 5 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 49.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 52.7% |
| Unhealthy Days | 2 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0444 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 7.5 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 5.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 99.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 29.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 33.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Very High |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.4 m (11 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1812 | S. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.4 m | 1 | 28 km |
| 1930 | S. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.1 m | 1 | 107 km |
| 1927 | S. CALIFORNIA | Earthquake | 1.8 m | — | 107 km |
| 1878 | S. CALIFORNIA | Meteorological | 1.0 m | 1 | 127 km |
| 1994 | WEST COAST, USA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 57 | 110 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 2.6 in |
Santa Barbara has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 51°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.6 inches, with February being the wettest month (4.2") and July the driest (0.0").