Weather in Santa Paula, California
Fog and sun in daily rhythm. Day 59 of spring. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →
- TodayMay 16Overcast—72°54°
- SundayMay 17Overcast—72°53°
- MondayMay 18Overcast—81°56°
- TuesdayMay 19Clear—83°57°
- WednesdayMay 20Overcast—82°61°
- ThursdayMay 21Overcast—80°59°
- FridayMay 22Mostly Clear—79°58°
- PM 2.5
- 8.8 μg/m³
- PM 10
- 21.7 μg/m³
- NO₂
- 0.9 μg/m³
- Ozone
- 105.0 μg/m³
- UV Index
- 2.0 Low
When the dew is on the grass, rain will never come to pass.
- Moonrise
- 1:09 PM
- Moonset
- 3:22 AM
- In sign
- ♉︎ Taurus
Fog and sun in daily rhythm
Santa Paula at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 9°F below the seasonal normal for this latitude
- Last frost: March 13 (climatological average for this latitude)
- Microseason: 28 of 72, May 16–20
- Planting window: Direct sow okra, melons, and southern peas. Thin carrot rows.
Right now in the garden
Peak growing season
As of May 17, the growing season is at its peak — frost is months away. Continue succession-planting beans and summer squash. Start fall brassicas (broccoli, cabbage, kale) from seed indoors for transplanting in late summer.
Planting calendar
| Month | Plant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|
| January | — | — |
| February | — | — |
| March | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes | — |
| April | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | — |
| May | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| June | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| July | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| August | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| September | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| October | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | winter squash, tomatoes (last) |
| November | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | — |
| December | — | — |
A year in weather
Santa Paula's warmest month is August (~70°F mean) and its coldest is December (~56°F). Rainfall peaks in February (2.9 inches) and bottoms out in August (0.0 inches).
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57° | 2.9″ | 4 |
| February | 57° | 2.9″ | 5 |
| March | 58° | 2.0″ | 3 |
| April | 60° | 0.6″ | 1 |
| May | 62° | 0.3″ | 1 |
| June | 66° | 0.1″ | 0 |
| July | 69° | 0.0″ | 0 |
| August | 70° | 0.0″ | 0 |
| September | 70° | 0.1″ | 0 |
| October | 65° | 0.5″ | 1 |
| November | 61° | 0.9″ | 2 |
| December | 56° | 1.7″ | 3 |
Regional context
Santa Paula sits within a hot-summer Mediterranean climate region — a cohort that shares similar temperature ranges, seasonal patterns, and growing conditions across nearby cities.
Similar climates: Los Angeles, CA, San Francisco, CA, San Diego, CA, Riverside, CA, Sacramento, CA.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Santa Paula?
- Santa Paula's last spring frost typically falls around mid-March, and the first fall frost arrives around mid-December.
- What is the rainy season in Santa Paula?
- February is the wettest month with about 2.9 inches of rain on average; the city receives roughly 12 inches annually.
- What is the warmest month in Santa Paula?
- August is typically warmest, averaging about 70°F.
- What is the coldest month in Santa Paula?
- December is typically coldest, averaging about 56°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Santa Paula?
- Cool-season crops (peas, lettuce) can be sown around the last spring frost (mid-March); warm-season crops (tomatoes, peppers) wait until 1–2 weeks after.
- How many rainy days does Santa Paula get?
- Santa Paula averages about 19 rainy days per year.
- What hardiness zone is Santa Paula?
- Santa Paula's USDA hardiness zone is determined by its lowest average winter temperature; check the USDA's online lookup with the city ZIP for the current zone designation.
Climate
Santa Paula, California sits in a hot-summer Mediterranean climate zone. January means hover near 57°F while July averages 69°F — a 13°F seasonal swing.
Across the year, Santa Paula receives about 12 inches of precipitation spread over roughly 19 rainy days.
The rhythm of the year is set by latitude (34.4°N), proximity to large water bodies, and elevation — all of which shape what grows here, when frost is likely, and what the weather story looks like day to day.