Water Temperature of the Santa Ynez River in Santa Ynez, CA
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Friday, March 13, 2026, 5:45 PM PDT
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Local Points of Interest
Lake CachumaStation Name: SANTA YNEZ R NR SANTA YNEZ CA
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 574 feet
Nearest Address:
Cachuma Village Rd
Santa Ynez, CA 93460
Santa Barbara County
GPS Coordinates: 34.5891552, -119.9887532
Nearby Water Temperatures
Hilton Canyon Creek, Santa Ynez, CA (0.6 mi)Santa Ynez River, Santa Ynez, CA (2.4 mi)
Santa Ynez River, Solvang, CA (8.9 mi)
Santa Ynez River, Lompoc, CA (25 mi)
Pacific Ocean, Santa Barbara, CA (25.5 mi)
Pacific Ocean, Gaviota, CA (34.9 mi)
Pacific Ocean, Lompoc, CA (46 mi)
San Luis Obispo Bay, Avila Beach, CA (59 mi)
Pacific Ocean, Santa Cruz Island, CA (61.6 mi)
Pacific Ocean, Santa Monica, CA (78.9 mi)
Pacific Ocean, Santa Maria, CA (86.6 mi)
Los Angeles River, Encino, CA (89.6 mi)
Los Angeles River, Sherman Oaks, CA (91.7 mi)
Santa Monica Bay, Santa Monica, CA (94 mi)
Pacific Ocean, San Nicolas Island, CA (94.9 mi)
Weather for Santa Ynez, California
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sat
H: 84°F
L: 55°F

Sun
H: 81°F
L: 54°F

Mon
H: 83°F
L: 64°F

Tue
H: 92°F
L: 64°F

Wed
H: 93°F
L: 63°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.55 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.05 μg/m3
Ozone: 46 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:07 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 55 mins
Moon Transit: 9:45 AM
Moonset: 2:49 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 8.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:32 PM - 8:02 PM9:15 AM - 11:45 AM
Minor Periods
2:19 PM - 3:49 PM4:18 AM - 5:48 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Heat Advisory issued March 13 at 12:08PM PDT until March 13 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Effective: Fri March 13, 2026, 12:08 PM
Expires: Fri March 13, 2026, 8:15 PM
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, temperatures up to 95. Historic, long and record breaking March heatwave possible next week with dangerously hot conditions up to 100 possible within the Extreme Heat Watch. * WHERE...Much of Southwest California. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until 8 PM PDT this evening. For the Extreme Heat Watch, from Monday morning through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Long duration summer-like heat wave will lead to increased risk of heat illness, especially for vulnerable people such as the young and old and those without cooling systems. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Take steps now to ensure you have a heat plan for you and your community.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Extreme Heat Watch issued March 13 at 12:08PM PDT until March 20 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Effective: Fri March 13, 2026, 12:08 PM
Expires: Fri March 13, 2026, 8:15 PM
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, temperatures up to 95. Historic, long and record breaking March heatwave possible next week with dangerously hot conditions up to 100 possible within the Extreme Heat Watch. * WHERE...Much of Southwest California. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until 8 PM PDT this evening. For the Extreme Heat Watch, from Monday morning through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Long duration summer-like heat wave will lead to increased risk of heat illness, especially for vulnerable people such as the young and old and those without cooling systems. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Take steps now to ensure you have a heat plan for you and your community.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Extreme Heat Watch issued March 13 at 12:08PM PDT until March 20 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Effective: Fri March 13, 2026, 12:08 PM
Expires: Fri March 13, 2026, 8:15 PM
* WHAT...Historic, long and record breaking March heatwave possible next week with dangerously hot conditions up to 95 possible within the Extreme Heat Watch. * WHERE...Southwest California Islands. * WHEN...Monday through Friday. * IMPACTS...Long duration summer-like heat wave will lead to increased risk of heat illness, especially for vulnerable people such as the young and old and those without cooling systems. There is a high risk for dangerous heat illness for anyone, especially for the very young, the very old, those without air conditioning, and those active outdoors. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Take steps now to ensure you have a heat plan for you and your community.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Extreme Heat Watch issued March 13 at 7:59PM PDT until March 20 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Effective: Fri March 13, 2026, 7:59 PM
Expires: Sat March 14, 2026, 3:00 PM
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 100 possible. * WHERE...A portion of southwest California. * WHEN...From Monday morning through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Long duration summer-like heat wave will lead to increased risk of heat illness, especially for vulnerable people such as the young and old and those without cooling systems. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Take steps now to ensure you have a heat plan for you and your community.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Extreme Heat Watch issued March 13 at 7:59PM PDT until March 20 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Effective: Fri March 13, 2026, 7:59 PM
Expires: Sat March 14, 2026, 3:00 PM
* WHAT...Historic, long and record breaking March heatwave possible next week with dangerously hot conditions up to 95 possible within the Extreme Heat Watch. * WHERE...Southwest California Islands. * WHEN...From Monday morning through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...There is a high risk for dangerous heat illness for anyone, especially for the very young, the very old, those without air conditioning, and those active outdoors.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.27 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.81 μg/m3
Ozone: 76.2 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:07 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 55 mins
Moon Transit: 9:45 AM
Moonset: 2:49 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 8.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:32 PM - 8:02 PM9:15 AM - 11:45 AM
Minor Periods
2:19 PM - 3:49 PM4:18 AM - 5:48 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.27 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.67 μg/m3
Ozone: 76.72 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:08 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 58 mins
Moon Transit: 10:34 AM
Moonset: 3:53 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 3.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:20 PM - 8:50 PM10:04 AM - 12:34 AM
Minor Periods
3:23 PM - 4:53 PM4:53 AM - 6:23 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.68 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.8 μg/m3
Ozone: 79.32 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:09 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs mins
Moon Transit: 11:21 AM
Moonset: 4:58 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:07 PM - 9:37 PM10:51 AM - 1:21 PM
Minor Periods
4:28 PM - 5:58 PM5:24 AM - 6:54 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.58 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.81 μg/m3
Ozone: 82.36 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:09 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 2 mins
Moon Transit: 12:08 AM
Moonset: 6:03 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:53 PM - 10:23 PM11:38 AM - 2:08 PM
Minor Periods
5:33 PM - 7:03 PM5:53 AM - 7:23 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.39 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2 μg/m3
Ozone: 82.08 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:10 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 4 mins
Moon Transit: 12:54 AM
Moonset: 7:09 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 2.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM12:24 AM - 2:54 PM
Minor Periods
6:39 PM - 8:09 PM6:20 AM - 7:50 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
