What is the weather in Santa Monica, CA right now?

The latest observation from Santa Monica, Santa Monica Municipal Airport was 64°F and clear, reported at 10/26/2026, 9:10 PM PDT.

Will it rain in Santa Monica, CA in the next 24 hours?

The NWS hourly forecast does not show any hour with a 50% or higher chance of precipitation in the next 24 hours.

What is the 10-day forecast for Santa Monica, CA?

The first 8 days come from the National Weather Service forecast. Days 9 to 10 (Nov 3 to Nov 4) come from the NOAA National Blend of Models, with highs of 70°F to 72°F. Model guidance this far out often changes.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Santa Monica, CA today?

Sunrise is about 7:08 AM PDT and sunset is about 6:07 PM PDT (calculated for the center of the area, within a few minutes).

What is the normal October weather in Santa Monica, CA?

At Santa Monica Pier, the 1991 to 2020 normal high in October is 68°F and the normal low is 59°F.

Checked Oct 26, 2026

Santa Monica, CA Weather

Current conditions, hourly and 10-day forecast from the National Weather Service. Times are local (PDT).

Santa Monica, CA current weather

64°F

Clear

H -- / L 57°Feels like 64°

Coastal Flood Advisory in effect
Wildfire smoke overhead: light
No rain expected in the next 12 hours

Observed at Santa Monica, Santa Monica Municipal Airport (1.9 mi away), 10/26/2026, 9:10 PM PDT

1 active alert

From the National Weather Service for this forecast zone or county

State alerts

Minor1Minimal to no known threat

Coastal Flood AdvisorySan Luis Obispo County Beaches; Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches; Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast; Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast; Ventura County Beaches; Malibu Coast and 1 moreUntil Thu 10/29/2026, 1:00 PM PDT · NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Hourly forecast

NWS, updated 10:26 AM

Now70°
10 PM67°
11 PM67°
Tue12 AM67°
1 AM63°
2 AM63°
3 AM60°
4 AM57°
5 AM57°
6 AM57°
7 AM57°
8 AM57°
9 AM61°
10 AM70°
11 AM74°
12 PM74°
1 PM74°
2 PM74°
3 PM74°
4 PM70°
5 PM70°
6 PM67°
7 PM63°
8 PM63°
9 PM60°
10 PM60°
11 PM60°
Wed12 AM60°
1 AM56°
2 AM60°
3 AM56°
4 AM56°
5 AM56°
6 AM56°
7 AM56°
8 AM59°
9 AM59°
10 AM63°
11 AM66°
12 PM70°
1 PM73°
2 PM70°
3 PM70°
4 PM69°
5 PM69°
6 PM68°
7 PM66°
8 PM64°

10-day forecast

Tap a day for details

Today10/26Low 57°High
Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Partly Cloudy
Tue10/27Low 56°High 74°
Tuesday: Patchy fog after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night: Patchy fog. Cloudy, with a low around 56. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Partly Sunny then Patchy Fog
Wed10/28Low 58°High 73°
Wednesday: Patchy fog before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Southeast wind 0 to 10 mph.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy
Thu10/2917% chance of precipitationLow 61°High 72°
Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72.
Thursday Night: A slight chance of rain showers after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Mostly Cloudy
Fri10/3036% chance of precipitationLow 60°High 68°
Friday: A slight chance of rain showers before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 68.
Friday Night: A chance of rain showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Sat10/3155% chance of precipitationLow 59°High 66°
Saturday: A chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 66.
Saturday Night: Rain showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Chance Rain Showers
Sun11/153% chance of precipitationLow 56°High 66°
Sunday: A chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 66.
Sunday Night: A chance of rain showers before 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Chance Rain Showers
Mon11/214% chance of precipitationLow High 69°
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
Mostly Sunny
Model blend
Tue11/3Model blend14% chance of precipitationLow 57°High 72°
Tuesday: Partly cloudy. High near 72°. Low that night near 57°.
Computer model guidance from the NOAA National Blend of Models, not a forecast written by NWS forecasters. Expect changes this far out.
Wed11/4Model blend10% chance of precipitationLow 57°High 70°
Wednesday: Mostly sunny. High near 70°. Low that night near 57°.
Computer model guidance from the NOAA National Blend of Models, not a forecast written by NWS forecasters. Expect changes this far out.

Forecast for 34.024, -118.482 from the NWS LOX office, updated 10/26/2026, 10:26 AM PDT · Official forecast on weather.gov

Days 9 to 10: NOAA National Blend of Models, station KSMO (Santa Monica Muni, 2 mi), model run 10/26/2026, 7:00 PM PDT

From the National Weather Service; may be delayed. Not for life-safety decisions. In an emergency, call 911.

Next 6 hours

NWS hourly forecast

Now70°Mostly Clear0%5 mph
10 PM67°Mostly Clear0%5 mph
11 PM67°Partly Cloudy0%5 mph
12 AM67°Partly Cloudy0%5 mph
1 AM63°Partly Cloudy0%5 mph
2 AM63°Partly Cloudy0%5 mph

Hourly details

Next 7 days: temperature chart, feels like, rain and snow amounts, sky cover, wind and gustsShow

Line: temperature °F. Bars: chance of precipitation.

MonNow70° 0% Sky 10%5
10 PM67° 0% Sky 10%5
11 PM67° 0% Sky 26%5
Tue 10/2712 AM67° 0% Sky 26%5
1 AM63° 0% Sky 26%5
2 AM63° 0% Sky 26%5
3 AM60° 0% Sky 26%5
4 AM57° 0% Sky 26%5
5 AM57° 0% Sky 41%5
6 AM57° 0% Sky 41%5
7 AM57° 0% Sky 41%5
8 AM57° 0% Sky 41%5
9 AM61° 0% Sky 41%5
10 AM70° 0% Sky 41%5
11 AM74° 0% Sky 23%10
12 PM74° 0% Sky 23%10
1 PM74° 0% Sky 23%10
2 PM74° 0% Sky 23%10
3 PM74° 0% Sky 23%10
4 PM70° 0% Sky 23%10
5 PM70° 0% Sky 90%10
6 PM67° 0% Sky 90%10
7 PM63° 0% Sky 90%10
8 PM63° 0% Sky 90%5
9 PM60° 0% Sky 90%5
10 PM60° 0% Sky 90%5
11 PM60° 1% Sky 90%5
Wed 10/2812 AM60° 1% Sky 90%5
1 AM56° 1% Sky 90%5
2 AM60° 1% Sky 90%5
3 AM56° 1% Sky 90%5
4 AM56° 1% Sky 90%5
5 AM56° 0% Sky 90%5
6 AM56° 0% Sky 90%5
7 AM56° 0% Sky 90%5
8 AM59° 0% Sky 90%5
9 AM59° 0% Sky 90%5
10 AM63° 0% Sky 90%5
11 AM66° 0% Sky 69%5
12 PM70° 0% Sky 69%5
1 PM73° 0% Sky 69%5
2 PM70° 0% Sky 69%5
3 PM70° 0% Sky 69%5
4 PM69° 0% Sky 69%5
5 PM69° 0% Sky 69%10
6 PM68° 0% Sky 69%10
7 PM66° 0% Sky 69%10
8 PM64° 0% Sky 69%0
9 PM63° 0% Sky 69%0
10 PM62° 0% Sky 69%0
11 PM61° 0% Sky 73%5
Thu 10/2912 AM61° 0% Sky 73%5
1 AM60° 0% Sky 73%5
2 AM60° 0% Sky 73%5
3 AM59° 0% Sky 73%5
4 AM59° 0% Sky 73%5
5 AM58° 0% Sky 87%5
6 AM58° 0% Sky 87%5
7 AM58° 0% Sky 87%5
8 AM60° 0% Sky 87%5
9 AM63° 0% Sky 87%5
10 AM67° 0% Sky 87%5
11 AM70° 0% Sky 71%5
12 PM72° 0% Sky 71%5
1 PM72° 0% Sky 71%5
2 PM72° 0% Sky 71%5
3 PM71° 0% Sky 71%5
4 PM71° 0% Sky 71%5
5 PM68° 1% Sky 69%10
6 PM67° 1% Sky 69%10
7 PM66° 1% Sky 69%10
8 PM65° 1% Sky 69%5
9 PM64° 1% Sky 69%5
10 PM64° 1% Sky 69%5
11 PM64° 12% Sky 75%5
Fri 10/3012 AM64° 12% Sky 75%5
1 AM63° 12% Sky 75%5
2 AM63° 12% Sky 75%5
3 AM62° 12% Sky 75%5
4 AM62° 12% Sky 75%5
5 AM61° 17% Sky 76%5
6 AM61° 17% Sky 76%5
7 AM62° 17% Sky 76%5
8 AM63° 17% Sky 76%5
9 AM64° 17% Sky 76%5
10 AM65° 17% Sky 76%5
11 AM66° 14% Sky 50%5g10
12 PM66° 14% Sky 50%5g10
1 PM66° 14% Sky 50%5g10
2 PM66° 14% Sky 50%10
3 PM67° 14% Sky 50%10
4 PM67° 14% Sky 50%10
5 PM66° 12% Sky 38%10
6 PM66° 12% Sky 38%10
7 PM65° 12% Sky 38%10
8 PM64° 12% Sky 38%5
9 PM64° 12% Sky 38%5
10 PM63° 12% Sky 38%5
11 PM63° 29% Sky 60%10
Sat 10/3112 AM63° 29% Sky 60%10
1 AM62° 29% Sky 60%10
2 AM62° 29% Sky 60%5
3 AM61° 29% Sky 60%5
4 AM61° 29% Sky 60%5
5 AM60° 36% Sky 74%5
6 AM60° 36% Sky 74%5
7 AM60° 36% Sky 74%5
8 AM61° 36% Sky 74%5
9 AM62° 36% Sky 74%5
10 AM63° 36% Sky 74%5
11 AM64° 39%0.01"Sky 59%5g10
12 PM64° 39%0.01"Sky 59%5g10
1 PM64° 39%0.01"Sky 59%5g10
2 PM64° 39%0.01"Sky 59%10
3 PM65° 39%0.01"Sky 59%10
4 PM65° 39%0.01"Sky 59%10
5 PM64° 47%0.01"Sky 66%10
6 PM64° 47%0.01"Sky 66%10
7 PM63° 47%0.01"Sky 66%10
8 PM62° 47%0.01"Sky 66%10
9 PM62° 47%0.01"Sky 66%10
10 PM62° 47%0.01"Sky 66%10
11 PM62° 55%0.03"Sky 76%10
Sun 11/112 AM61° 55%0.03"Sky 76%10
1 AM61° 55%0.03"Sky 76%10
1 AM60° 55%0.03"Sky 76%5
2 AM60° 55%0.03"Sky 76%5
3 AM59° 55%0.03"Sky 76%5
4 AM59° 53%0.04"Sky 69%5
5 AM59° 53%0.04"Sky 69%5
6 AM59° 53%0.04"Sky 69%5
7 AM59° 53%0.04"Sky 69%5
8 AM60° 53%0.04"Sky 69%5
9 AM62° 53%0.04"Sky 69%5
10 AM63° 52%0.03"Sky 68%10
11 AM64° 52%0.03"Sky 68%10
12 PM64° 52%0.03"Sky 68%10
1 PM64° 52%0.03"Sky 68%10g16
2 PM65° 52%0.03"Sky 68%10g16
3 PM65° 52%0.03"Sky 68%10g16
4 PM65° 33%0.02"Sky 55%15
5 PM65° 33%0.02"Sky 55%15
6 PM64° 33%0.02"Sky 55%15
7 PM63° 33%0.02"Sky 55%20g25
8 PM61° 33%0.02"Sky 55%20g25
9 PM60° 33%0.02"Sky 55%20g25
10 PM59° 20% Sky 38%15g21
11 PM58° 20% Sky 38%15g21
Mon 11/212 AM58° 20% Sky 38%15g21
1 AM58° 20% Sky 38%10
2 AM57° 20% Sky 38%10
3 AM56° 20% Sky 38%10
4 AM56° 14% Sky 39%5
5 AM57° 14% Sky 39%5
6 AM58° 14% Sky 39%5
7 AM60° 14% Sky 39%5

Temperature °F · chance of precipitation · amount in inches (T = trace) · sky cover · wind and gusts (g) in mph

NWS hourly forecast updated 10/26/2026, 10:26 AM PDT

Radar and satellite

National radar

NEXRAD (last 50 min) and GOES

Latest

Nearby hazards

California hazards

Severe storm and flash flood outlooks, expected rain, river flooding and wildfires near this area

Severe storm outlook today:No thunderstorm risk area over this locationOutlook map
Excessive rainfall outlook (flash flood risk):Could not check the Weather Prediction Center outlook right now.
River gauges within 40 miles at or above flood stage: None reported
Active wildfires within 50 miles: BOUQUET Fire (1,048 acres), BRYSON Fire (146 acres), LAC-384049 Fire, LAC-384174 Fire, LAC-384937 Fire

UV and air quality forecast

EPA and AirNow

UV index today (Santa Monica): 5Moderate

UV index guide · Air quality

Drought

By county

Los Angeles County, week of 10/20/2026

7% of the county is abnormally dry. No drought.

Tides nearby

NOAA tide stations

Beaches nearby

EPA BEACON beaches

Frequently asked questions

What is the weather in Santa Monica, CA right now?: The latest observation from Santa Monica, Santa Monica Municipal Airport was 64°F and clear, reported at 10/26/2026, 9:10 PM PDT.
Will it rain in Santa Monica, CA in the next 24 hours?: The NWS hourly forecast does not show any hour with a 50% or higher chance of precipitation in the next 24 hours.
What is the 10-day forecast for Santa Monica, CA?: The first 8 days come from the National Weather Service forecast. Days 9 to 10 (Nov 3 to Nov 4) come from the NOAA National Blend of Models, with highs of 70°F to 72°F. Model guidance this far out often changes.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Santa Monica, CA today?: Sunrise is about 7:08 AM PDT and sunset is about 6:07 PM PDT (calculated for the center of the area, within a few minutes).
What is the normal October weather in Santa Monica, CA?: At Santa Monica Pier, the 1991 to 2020 normal high in October is 68°F and the normal low is 59°F.

Sun and moon

Local time, center of the area

Sunrise: 7:08 AM
Sunset: 6:07 PM
Daylight: 10 hr 59 min
Moon: Waning Gibbous 99% lit

First light (civil dawn): 6:42 AM
Last light (civil dusk): 6:32 PM
Moonrise: 6:12 PM
Moonset: 7:44 AM

Normal October weather

Climate

Normal October high 68°, low 59°, precipitation 0.49 in for the month. 1991 to 2020 normals at Santa Monica Pier, 2 mi away.

Other places nearby

Data sources

National Weather Service APINOAA
National Blend of Models (NBM) text guidanceNOAA National Weather Service
Convective Outlooks and Storm ReportsNOAA Storm Prediction Center
Excessive Rainfall Outlook and Quantitative Precipitation ForecastsNOAA Weather Prediction Center
National Water Prediction ServiceNOAA National Weather Service
WFIGS Current Wildland Fire IncidentsNational Interagency Fire Center
Hazard Mapping System Smoke AnalysisNOAA NESDIS Office of Satellite and Product Operations
UV Index Forecast (Envirofacts)U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and NOAA
AirNowU.S. Environmental Protection Agency
NWS HeatRisk (experimental)NOAA National Weather Service
U.S. Drought MonitorNational Drought Mitigation Center, USDA and NOAA
BEACON 2.0 Beach Advisory and Closing On-line NotificationU.S. Environmental Protection Agency
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
Tides & Currents (CO-OPS API)NOAA Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services
NEXRAD radar tilesIowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University
GOES-East and GOES-West GeoColor imageryNOAA NESDIS Center for Satellite Applications and Research

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