University of California-Santa Barbara, CA Weather & Growing Conditions
This Afternoon
73°F
Mostly Sunny
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. West northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
7-day forecast
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 73°F | Mostly Sunny | 15 to 20 mph WNW | 0% |
| Tonight | 54°F | Mostly Clear | 5 to 15 mph NNW | 0% |
| Wednesday | 74°F | Sunny | 5 to 10 mph NW | 0% |
| Wednesday Night | 56°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 to 10 mph N | 0% |
| Thursday | 76°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 mph NW | 0% |
| Thursday Night | 57°F | Mostly Clear | 5 mph NNW | 0% |
| Friday | 78°F | Sunny | 5 mph NW | 0% |
| Friday Night | 61°F | Mostly Clear | 5 mph NNW | 0% |
| Saturday | 79°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph NW | 0% |
| Saturday Night | 62°F | Mostly Clear | 5 mph NNW | 0% |
| Sunday | 79°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph WNW | 0% |
| Sunday Night | 62°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph NNW | 0% |
| Monday | 77°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 to 5 mph SW | 0% |
| Monday Night | 61°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph NNW | 0% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for University of California-Santa Barbara, CA
Last spring frost
Jan 11
First fall frost
Dec 16
Growing season
342 days
Hardiness zone
10a
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Santa Barbara Muni Ap, Ca (0.8 mi). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 4, 2026.