Goleta weather in July
In July, Goleta sees average daytime highs of 78°F and overnight lows near 62°F, with 0.1 in of rain across 0.7 wet days and about 14.1 hours of daylight. It is the 2nd-warmest and 9th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 78°F through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 88% of the time in July, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 14 h 18 min at the start of July to 13 h 48 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, July is Goleta's 3rd-clearest and 12th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Goleta's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 78°
- 2nd warmest
- Overnight low
- 62°
- 11th coldest
- Rainfall
- 0.1 in
- 0.7 wet days
- Daylight
- 14 h 06 min
- 5:02 AM – 7:08 PM
- Cloud cover
- 15%
- 3rd clearest
- Wind
- 5 mph
- 12th windiest
- Solar energy
- 8.01 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 9.2
- out of 10
Goleta is city in Santa Barbara County, California, United States.
- Density
- 1,498/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 2002
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in July
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 78°F through the month.
A typical July day in Goleta reaches about 78°F in the afternoon and slips back to 62°F overnight — a 15°F spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 72°F and 83°F. Set against its neighbours, July runs about 4°F warmer than June and on par with August.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°F) | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 |
| Avg low (°F) | 61 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 |
| Avg high (°F) | Avg low (°F) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 77 | 61 |
| 2 | 77 | 61 |
| 3 | 77 | 61 |
| 4 | 77 | 62 |
| 5 | 77 | 62 |
| 6 | 77 | 62 |
| 7 | 77 | 62 |
| 8 | 77 | 62 |
| 9 | 77 | 62 |
| 10 | 77 | 62 |
| 11 | 77 | 62 |
| 12 | 77 | 62 |
| 13 | 77 | 62 |
| 14 | 77 | 63 |
| 15 | 77 | 63 |
| 16 | 78 | 63 |
| 17 | 78 | 63 |
| 18 | 78 | 63 |
| 19 | 78 | 63 |
| 20 | 78 | 63 |
| 21 | 78 | 63 |
| 22 | 78 | 63 |
| 23 | 78 | 63 |
| 24 | 78 | 63 |
| 25 | 78 | 63 |
| 26 | 78 | 63 |
| 27 | 78 | 63 |
| 28 | 78 | 63 |
| 29 | 78 | 63 |
| 30 | 78 | 63 |
| 31 | 78 | 63 |
Goleta weather by month
How July compares with the rest of the year at a glance. July is the 2nd-warmest and 9th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°F) | Rainfall (inches) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 60° / 46° | 3.7 | 6.2 | 0.4 | 10 | 5.5 |
| Feb | 60° / 46° | 3.7 | 6.6 | 0.7 | 10.7 | 5.3 |
| Mar | 62° / 47° | 2.7 | 5.8 | 0.6 | 11.7 | 6.2 |
| Apr | 65° / 49° | 0.9 | 3 | 0.3 | 12.8 | 7.5 |
| May | 69° / 53° | 0.4 | 1.8 | 0 | 13.8 | 8.3 |
| Jun | 74° / 58° | 0.1 | 0.5 | 0 | 14.3 | 9.3 |
| Jul | 78° / 62° | 0.1 | 0.7 | 0 | 14.1 | 9.2 |
| Aug | 78° / 63° | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0 | 13.3 | 9.2 |
| Sep | 76° / 60° | 0.1 | 0.5 | 0 | 12.2 | 9.4 |
| Oct | 72° / 56° | 0.7 | 1.9 | 0 | 11.1 | 8.8 |
| Nov | 65° / 50° | 1.0 | 3 | 0.1 | 10.2 | 7.5 |
| Dec | 60° / 46° | 2.4 | 5.1 | 0.3 | 9.7 | 5.6 |
Cloud cover in July
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 88% of the time in July.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 6% of July, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 7%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 95 |
| Cloudier (%) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 94 | 6 |
| 2 | 94 | 6 |
| 3 | 94 | 6 |
| 4 | 94 | 6 |
| 5 | 93 | 7 |
| 6 | 93 | 7 |
| 7 | 93 | 7 |
| 8 | 93 | 7 |
| 9 | 93 | 7 |
| 10 | 93 | 7 |
| 11 | 93 | 7 |
| 12 | 93 | 7 |
| 13 | 93 | 7 |
| 14 | 93 | 7 |
| 15 | 93 | 7 |
| 16 | 93 | 7 |
| 17 | 93 | 7 |
| 18 | 93 | 7 |
| 19 | 93 | 7 |
| 20 | 93 | 7 |
| 21 | 93 | 7 |
| 22 | 93 | 7 |
| 23 | 93 | 7 |
| 24 | 93 | 7 |
| 25 | 93 | 7 |
| 26 | 93 | 7 |
| 27 | 94 | 6 |
| 28 | 94 | 6 |
| 29 | 94 | 6 |
| 30 | 94 | 6 |
| 31 | 95 | 5 |
Chance of precipitation in July
Goleta gets around 0.1 in of rain over 0.7 wet days in July. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 2% and peaks near 3% on the wettest days.
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| Rain chance (%) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 2 |
| 2 | 2 |
| 3 | 2 |
| 4 | 2 |
| 5 | 2 |
| 6 | 2 |
| 7 | 2 |
| 8 | 3 |
| 9 | 3 |
| 10 | 3 |
| 11 | 3 |
| 12 | 2 |
| 13 | 2 |
| 14 | 2 |
| 15 | 2 |
| 16 | 2 |
| 17 | 2 |
| 18 | 2 |
| 19 | 2 |
| 20 | 2 |
| 21 | 2 |
| 22 | 2 |
| 23 | 2 |
| 24 | 2 |
| 25 | 2 |
| 26 | 2 |
| 27 | 2 |
| 28 | 2 |
| 29 | 2 |
| 30 | 2 |
| 31 | 2 |
Humidity in July
Most of July feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, July lands in the dry band about 58% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 75 | 74 | 72 | 71 | 70 | 68 | 67 | 65 | 64 | 62 | 62 | 60 | 59 | 58 | 57 | 56 | 55 | 54 | 53 | 53 | 52 | 51 | 50 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 52 |
| Comfortable (%) | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 41 |
| Humid (%) | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 75 | 22 | 3 |
| 2 | 74 | 23 | 3 |
| 3 | 72 | 24 | 4 |
| 4 | 71 | 25 | 4 |
| 5 | 70 | 25 | 5 |
| 6 | 68 | 26 | 6 |
| 7 | 67 | 27 | 6 |
| 8 | 65 | 28 | 7 |
| 9 | 64 | 29 | 7 |
| 10 | 62 | 30 | 8 |
| 11 | 62 | 30 | 8 |
| 12 | 60 | 31 | 9 |
| 13 | 59 | 32 | 9 |
| 14 | 58 | 33 | 9 |
| 15 | 57 | 33 | 10 |
| 16 | 56 | 34 | 10 |
| 17 | 55 | 35 | 10 |
| 18 | 54 | 36 | 10 |
| 19 | 53 | 37 | 10 |
| 20 | 53 | 38 | 9 |
| 21 | 52 | 39 | 9 |
| 22 | 51 | 40 | 9 |
| 23 | 50 | 41 | 9 |
| 24 | 49 | 42 | 9 |
| 25 | 49 | 42 | 8 |
| 26 | 49 | 42 | 8 |
| 27 | 49 | 43 | 8 |
| 28 | 50 | 42 | 8 |
| 29 | 51 | 42 | 7 |
| 30 | 51 | 42 | 7 |
| 31 | 52 | 41 | 7 |
Wind in July
Winds average 5 mph in July, the calmest month.
Across July, daily wind ranges from about 5 mph on the calmest days to 5 mph at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (mph) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (mph) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | calm |
| 2 | 5 | calm |
| 3 | 5 | calm |
| 4 | 5 | calm |
| 5 | 5 | calm |
| 6 | 5 | calm |
| 7 | 5 | calm |
| 8 | 5 | calm |
| 9 | 5 | calm |
| 10 | 5 | calm |
| 11 | 5 | calm |
| 12 | 5 | calm |
| 13 | 5 | calm |
| 14 | 5 | calm |
| 15 | 5 | calm |
| 16 | 5 | calm |
| 17 | 5 | calm |
| 18 | 5 | calm |
| 19 | 5 | calm |
| 20 | 5 | calm |
| 21 | 5 | calm |
| 22 | 5 | calm |
| 23 | 5 | calm |
| 24 | 5 | calm |
| 25 | 5 | calm |
| 26 | 5 | calm |
| 27 | 5 | calm |
| 28 | 5 | calm |
| 29 | 5 | calm |
| 30 | 5 | calm |
| 31 | 5 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in July
Daylight runs from about 14 h 18 min at the start of July to 13 h 48 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 30 minutes over July. Sunrise moves from 4:54 AM to 5:12 AM, and sunset from 7:11 PM to 6:58 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 4:54 | 4:55 | 4:55 | 4:56 | 4:56 | 4:57 | 4:57 | 4:58 | 4:58 | 4:59 | 4:59 | 5:00 | 5:00 | 5:01 | 5:01 | 5:02 | 5:03 | 5:03 | 5:04 | 5:05 | 5:05 | 5:06 | 5:07 | 5:07 | 5:08 | 5:09 | 5:10 | 5:10 | 5:11 | 5:12 | 5:12 |
| Sunset (PM) | 7:11 | 7:11 | 7:11 | 7:11 | 7:11 | 7:11 | 7:10 | 7:10 | 7:10 | 7:10 | 7:10 | 7:09 | 7:09 | 7:09 | 7:08 | 7:08 | 7:07 | 7:07 | 7:06 | 7:06 | 7:05 | 7:05 | 7:04 | 7:04 | 7:03 | 7:02 | 7:01 | 7:01 | 7:00 | 6:59 | 6:58 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14.3 | 4:54 | 7:11 |
| 2 | 14.3 | 4:55 | 7:11 |
| 3 | 14.3 | 4:55 | 7:11 |
| 4 | 14.3 | 4:56 | 7:11 |
| 5 | 14.2 | 4:56 | 7:11 |
| 6 | 14.2 | 4:57 | 7:11 |
| 7 | 14.2 | 4:57 | 7:10 |
| 8 | 14.2 | 4:58 | 7:10 |
| 9 | 14.2 | 4:58 | 7:10 |
| 10 | 14.2 | 4:59 | 7:10 |
| 11 | 14.2 | 4:59 | 7:10 |
| 12 | 14.2 | 5:00 | 7:09 |
| 13 | 14.1 | 5:00 | 7:09 |
| 14 | 14.1 | 5:01 | 7:09 |
| 15 | 14.1 | 5:01 | 7:08 |
| 16 | 14.1 | 5:02 | 7:08 |
| 17 | 14.1 | 5:03 | 7:07 |
| 18 | 14.1 | 5:03 | 7:07 |
| 19 | 14.0 | 5:04 | 7:06 |
| 20 | 14.0 | 5:05 | 7:06 |
| 21 | 14.0 | 5:05 | 7:05 |
| 22 | 14.0 | 5:06 | 7:05 |
| 23 | 14.0 | 5:07 | 7:04 |
| 24 | 13.9 | 5:07 | 7:04 |
| 25 | 13.9 | 5:08 | 7:03 |
| 26 | 13.9 | 5:09 | 7:02 |
| 27 | 13.9 | 5:10 | 7:01 |
| 28 | 13.8 | 5:10 | 7:01 |
| 29 | 13.8 | 5:11 | 7:00 |
| 30 | 13.8 | 5:12 | 6:59 |
| 31 | 13.8 | 5:12 | 6:58 |
Solar energy in July
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in July, about 8.01 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 2.96 kWh/m² to a high of 8.32 kWh/m² in June across the year — July's 8.01 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 8.3 | 8.3 | 8.2 | 8.2 | 8.2 | 8.2 | 8.2 | 8.1 | 8.1 | 8.1 | 8.1 | 8.1 | 8.1 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 7.9 | 7.9 | 7.9 | 7.9 | 7.9 | 7.9 | 7.9 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.8 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8.3 | Intense |
| 2 | 8.3 | Intense |
| 3 | 8.2 | Intense |
| 4 | 8.2 | Intense |
| 5 | 8.2 | Intense |
| 6 | 8.2 | Intense |
| 7 | 8.2 | Intense |
| 8 | 8.1 | Intense |
| 9 | 8.1 | Intense |
| 10 | 8.1 | Intense |
| 11 | 8.1 | Intense |
| 12 | 8.1 | Intense |
| 13 | 8.1 | Intense |
| 14 | 8.0 | Intense |
| 15 | 8.0 | Intense |
| 16 | 8.0 | Intense |
| 17 | 8.0 | Intense |
| 18 | 8.0 | Intense |
| 19 | 8.0 | Intense |
| 20 | 8.0 | Intense |
| 21 | 7.9 | Intense |
| 22 | 7.9 | Intense |
| 23 | 7.9 | Intense |
| 24 | 7.9 | Intense |
| 25 | 7.9 | Intense |
| 26 | 7.9 | Intense |
| 27 | 7.9 | Intense |
| 28 | 7.8 | Intense |
| 29 | 7.8 | Intense |
| 30 | 7.8 | Intense |
| 31 | 7.8 | Intense |
Is July a good time to visit Goleta?
Our two travel scores rate July for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
July is one of the better times to visit Goleta for general sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Goleta in July
From July's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In July, Goleta sees daytime highs around 78°F and nights near 62°F. Pack sun protection. Worth having: light clothes.
Sea temperature near Goleta in July
The nearest coast averages about 63°F in July — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea offshore is warmest in September at about 64°F and coldest in April near 56°F.
The water stays below 68°F all year — cool enough that most swimmers want a wetsuit.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°F) | 58 | 57 | 57 | 56 | 57 | 60 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 61 | 58 |
| Comfort | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Cool | Cool | Cool | Cool | Cool | Cool | Bracing |
| Sea temperature (°F) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58 | Bracing |
| Feb | 57 | Bracing |
| Mar | 57 | Bracing |
| Apr | 56 | Bracing |
| May | 57 | Bracing |
| Jun | 60 | Cool |
| Jul | 63 | Cool |
| Aug | 64 | Cool |
| Sep | 64 | Cool |
| Oct | 64 | Cool |
| Nov | 61 | Cool |
| Dec | 58 | Bracing |
UV index in Goleta in July
Clear-sky midday UV in July peaks around 10 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Goleta peaks around June 22 at about 10 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 15 at about 3 (moderate).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 11 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 3 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3 | Moderate |
| Feb | 5 | Moderate |
| Mar | 5 | Moderate |
| Apr | 7 | Very high |
| May | 8 | Very high |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 10 | Extreme |
| Aug | 10 | Extreme |
| Sep | 8 | Very high |
| Oct | 6 | High |
| Nov | 3 | Moderate |
| Dec | 3 | Moderate |
Air quality in Goleta in July
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where July falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Goleta is worst in July — around 28 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 5.1× the cleanest month (February, 6 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 28 | 19 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 21 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6 | Good |
| Feb | 6 | Good |
| Mar | 7 | Good |
| Apr | 6 | Good |
| May | 6 | Good |
| Jun | 6 | Good |
| Jul | 28 | Moderate |
| Aug | 19 | Moderate |
| Sep | 9 | Good |
| Oct | 11 | Good |
| Nov | 7 | Good |
| Dec | 21 | Moderate |
Where is Goleta?
Goleta sits at 34.4°N, 119.8°W, 20 ft above sea level, in United States. The nearest listed city is Isla Vista, 2.5 mi away.
Topography around Goleta
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 2, 10 and 50 miles of Goleta.
Within 2 miles, the terrain around Goleta has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 361 ft around an average of 69 ft above sea level; within 10 miles, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 4,012 ft; within 50 miles, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 8,806 ft.
The land around Goleta is covered by artificial surfaces (40%) and trees (29%) within 2 miles, water (43%) and trees (37%) within 10 miles, and water (44%) and grassland (28%) within 50 miles.
United States travel facts
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 100% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $90,027
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.8 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 98%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 5.8
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 12.7
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Goleta (34.4358°, -119.8276°, elevation 20 ft), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).