Weather & Rainfall Data

Santa Barbara reports a mean rainfall of 18.44 inches annually. Typically the most precipitation occurs between January and March. More general information on the local climate can be found here.

Weather Graph

This bar chart will show rainfall (total measurable precipitation) recorded by the Montecito Water District's weather station, located at the District office on 583 San Ysidro Road.

Disclaimer: Please note that the rainfall data provided here is for public interest and information sharing purposes only and does not constitute an official record or supersede any other agency’s reporting. Data sets may be incomplete.

Rainfall Comparison

The interactive graph below shows rainfall each month in Montecito during recent drought years. The "Average" is based on historical data collected since 1920.