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Weather & Climate in Santa Bárbara, Spain
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santa Bárbara enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 298 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 21.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 269 feet.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 60.0°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 298 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 269 ft (82 m) |
| Area | 78.3 sq mi (202.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 47/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7154°N, 0.4929°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
121 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| May 15, 1995 | 30 km SSE of Torredembarra, Spain | M4.6 | 91 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 1995 | 35 km SSE of Torredembarra, Spain | M4.4 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Dec 15, 1991 | 34 km SSE of Castelldefels, Spain | M4.4 | 141 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 1995 | 37 km SSE of Coma-ruga, Spain | M4.3 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Oct 2, 2013 | 30 km ESE of Vinaròs, Spain | M4.3 | 48 km | 0 km |
| Aug 8, 2007 | 3 km NE of Piera, Spain | M4.1 | 142 km | 1 km |
| Oct 1, 2013 | 30 km ESE of Vinaròs, Spain | M4.1 | 50 km | 0 km |
| Oct 2, 2013 | 29 km ESE of Vinaròs, Spain | M4.0 | 48 km | 0 km |
| Apr 8, 2011 | 3 km S of Herrera de los Navarros, Spain | M3.8 | 142 km | 11 km |
| Oct 4, 2013 | 28 km ESE of Vinaròs, Spain | M3.7 | 48 km | 6 km |
| Jul 23, 2006 | 9 km SE of Teruel, Spain | M3.6 | 136 km | 15 km |
| Jul 23, 2006 | 10 km SE of Teruel, Spain | M3.6 | 136 km | 16 km |
| Aug 22, 2004 | 29 km S of Coma-ruga, Spain | M3.6 | 94 km | 8 km |
| Aug 15, 1993 | 3 km NNE of Teruel, Spain | M3.5 | 139 km | 12 km |
| Aug 20, 1990 | 27 km SE of Alcocéber, Spain | M3.4 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Oct 19, 1996 | 3 km NNW of Deltebre, Spain | M3.4 | 18 km | 10 km |
| Aug 9, 2007 | 1 km ENE of Piera, Spain | M3.4 | 140 km | 0 km |
| Oct 6, 1998 | 3 km W of Tamarit de Llitera / Tamarite de Litera, Spain | M3.4 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Oct 25, 2000 | 8 km SSE of Morella, Spain | M3.3 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Jul 9, 2007 | 5 km NW of Andilla, Spain | M3.3 | 147 km | 0 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (10°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 53°F (11°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 1.6 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 62°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 2.0 in |
Santa Bárbara has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 47°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 21.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.8") and July the driest (0.6").