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University of California-Santa Barbara, CA
Full City Profile · California · Ventura County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
11,634
Population
8,949/sq mi density
$75,000
Median Income
$17,452 per capita
$452,600
Home Value
$1,524,909 Zillow
$1,512
Median Rent
27.2% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
114
Violent Crime/100K
1,376 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$75,000 median income, 6.7% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$452,600 home value, $1,512/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
114 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
76.5% bachelor's degree or higher
University of California-Santa Barbara enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
53°F Jan (12°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 59.3°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 50 ft (15 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 8,949/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.4178°N, 119.8467°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Ventura County County |
| Nearest Airport | Santa Barbara Municipal (SBA) 3 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 25 km |
| 1930 | S. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.1 m | 1 | 119 km |
| 1927 | S. CALIFORNIA | Earthquake | 1.8 m | - | 96 km |
| 1878 | S. CALIFORNIA | Meteorological | 1.0 m | 1 | 117 km |
| 1994 | WEST COAST, USA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 57 | 122 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 3.5 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 | 66°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 2.5 in |
University of California-Santa Barbara has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 53°F in January to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 18.2 inches, with February being the wettest month (4.0") and July the driest (0.0").