Weather for Santa Ynez, California
Current Weather
Humidity: 32%
Feels Like: 91.9°F
Wind: SSW 6.5 mph
Wind Gusts: 7.5 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 0%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 8.6
Five Day Weather Forecast
Mon
H: 92°F
L: 73°F
Tue
H: 91°F
L: 72°F
Wed
H: 92°F
L: 73°F
Thu
H: 94°F
L: 68°F
Fri
H: 91°F
L: 63°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.7 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.67 μg/m3
Ozone: 96 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 7:25 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 52 mins
Moon Transit: 8:17 PM
Moonset: 12:06 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 64.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:11 AM - 5:41 AM7:47 PM - 10:17 PM
Minor Periods
3:06 PM - 4:36 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Beach Hazards Statement issued September 1 at 1:01AM PDT until September 1 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Effective: Mon September 1, 2025, 1:01 AM
Expires: Mon September 1, 2025, 4:00 PM
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents with a combination of a south swell producing elevated surf up to 7 feet. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches and Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches. Highest for south facing beaches, especially for Port San Luis and Avila Beach. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats nearshore.
Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in such conditions, stay off the rocks.
Beach Hazards Statement issued September 1 at 1:01AM PDT until September 1 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Effective: Mon September 1, 2025, 1:01 AM
Expires: Mon September 1, 2025, 4:00 PM
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents with a combination of a south swell producing elevated surf up to 7 feet. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches and Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches. Highest for south facing beaches, especially for Port San Luis and Avila Beach. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats nearshore.
Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in such conditions, stay off the rocks.
Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 10:32AM PDT until September 2 at 6:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Effective: Mon September 1, 2025, 10:32 AM
Expires: Mon September 1, 2025, 10:45 PM
* WHAT...Hot daytime conditions with high temperatures of 95 to 105 degrees common, and warm overnight conditions. * WHERE...Cuyama Valley, San Luis Obispo County Interior Valleys, San Luis Obispo County Mountains, and Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains. * WHEN...Until 6 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...There is a high risk for heat illness for sensitive populations including the very young, the very old, those without air conditioning, and those active outdoors. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This advisory may need to be extended through Wednesday.
Limit strenuous outdoor activities (like hiking) to the early morning hours. Stay in air conditioned spaces during the heat of the day. Check up on relatives and neighbors.
Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 10:32AM PDT until September 2 at 6:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Effective: Mon September 1, 2025, 10:32 AM
Expires: Mon September 1, 2025, 10:45 PM
* WHAT...Daytime temperatures up to 95 degrees expected with warm overnight low temperatures expected. * WHERE...Santa Ynez Mountains Eastern Range. * WHEN...Until 6 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...There is a high risk for heat illness for sensitive populations including 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.
Beach Hazards Statement issued September 1 at 1:01AM PDT until September 1 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Effective: Mon September 1, 2025, 1:01 AM
Expires: Mon September 1, 2025, 4:00 PM
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents with a combination of a south swell producing elevated surf up to 7 feet. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches and Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches. Highest for south facing beaches, especially for Port San Luis and Avila Beach. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats nearshore.
Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in such conditions, stay off the rocks.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 81.5°F
Average Humidity: 40%
Wind: 8.3 mph
UV Index: 2.2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.64 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.75 μg/m3
Ozone: 85.68 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 7:25 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 52 mins
Moon Transit: 8:17 PM
Moonset: 12:06 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 64.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:11 AM - 5:41 AM7:47 PM - 10:17 PM
Minor Periods
3:06 PM - 4:36 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 81.3°F
Average Humidity: 36%
Wind: 7.6 mph
UV Index: 2.1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.59 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.68 μg/m3
Ozone: 76.36 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 7:24 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 50 mins
Moon Transit: 9:11 PM
Moonset: 12:59 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 74.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:05 AM - 6:35 AM8:41 PM - 11:11 PM
Minor Periods
3:58 PM - 5:28 PM12:29 AM - 1:59 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 80.8°F
Average Humidity: 34%
Wind: 6.7 mph
UV Index: 2.1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.48 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.26 μg/m3
Ozone: 68.76 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 7:23 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 48 mins
Moon Transit: 10:05 PM
Moonset: 1:59 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 83.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:59 AM - 7:29 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
4:42 PM - 6:12 PM1:29 AM - 2:59 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 79.9°F
Average Humidity: 38%
Wind: 6.3 mph
UV Index: 2.2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.52 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.14 μg/m3
Ozone: 64.4 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:58 AM
Sunset: 7:21 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 46 mins
Moon Transit: 10:57 PM
Moonset: 3:03 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 91.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:53 AM - 8:23 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
5:21 PM - 6:51 PM2:33 AM - 4:03 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 75.5°F
Average Humidity: 43%
Wind: 6.9 mph
UV Index: 0
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.3 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.17 μg/m3
Ozone: 58.54 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:58 AM
Sunset: 7:20 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 43 mins
Moon Transit: 11:48 PM
Moonset: 4:11 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 96.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:44 AM - 9:14 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
5:56 PM - 7:26 PM3:41 AM - 5:11 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5