Santa Barbara County experienced below-average temperatures and scattered clouds on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, as a strong onshore flow extended thick marine layers into the start of the new month.
According to forecasts from keyt.
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com, daytime temperatures remained stuck in the 60s and 70s, sitting roughly 8 to 12 degrees below the seasonal average for this time of year.
Portions of the coasts and valleys faced two distinct marine layers that delayed clearing.
Midday sunshine brought eventual clearing alongside localized light drizzle or mist.
Holiday Weekend Warming Trend
Looking ahead to the holiday weekend, keyt.
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com reported that a slight warming trend will initiate on Friday as onshore winds decrease and a ridge of high pressure builds over the region.
Southern California is projected to experience warmer conditions than Northern California due to arriving southwest air currents, keeping most local areas in the low 70s.
Gusty sundowner winds are expected to develop each afternoon through the weekend, particularly within Santa Barbara County, though no official wind alerts have been issued.
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Onshore winds and low clouds will likely return locally during the early and late hours of Saturday, alternating with periods of afternoon sunshine.
