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Santa Monica, California |
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Nov |
Dec |
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Average temp. (°F) |
57.1 |
57.5 |
57.4 |
59.2 |
60.6 |
63.4 |
66.2 |
67.4 |
67.2 |
64.9 |
61.0 |
57.7 |
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High temperature (°F) |
64.2 |
64.0 |
63.0 |
64.5 |
64.8 |
67.3 |
70.2 |
71.7 |
71.8 |
70.6 |
67.9 |
65.2 |
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Low temperature (°F) |
49.9 |
50.9 |
51.8 |
53.7 |
56.4 |
59.4 |
62.1 |
63.0 |
62.5 |
59.2 |
54.1 |
50.2 |
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Precipitation (in) |
3.2 |
3.4 |
2.7 |
0.6 |
0.3 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.1 |
0.2 |
0.4 |
1.0 |
1.9 |
Climate:
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Jan |
Feb |
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Jul |
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Oct |
Nov |
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Days with precipitation |
6 |
5 |
5 |
3 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
5 |
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Wind speed (mph) |
5.2 |
6.0 |
6.7 |
7.4 |
7.1 |
7.0 |
6.8 |
6.6 |
6.2 |
5.6 |
5.2 |
5.0 |
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Morning humidity (%) |
76 |
78 |
80 |
80 |
81 |
82 |
82 |
82 |
83 |
81 |
79 |
77 |
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Afternoon humidity (%) |
53 |
54 |
55 |
51 |
55 |
56 |
54 |
53 |
54 |
54 |
53 |
52 |
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Sunshine (%) |
70 |
71 |
71 |
70 |
63 |
63 |
71 |
73 |
72 |
71 |
75 |
71 |
Local Seasons:
Summer is the busiest time of the year as visitors from around the world come to enjoy all that southern California has to offer. Santa Monica is privileged to experience ideal weather and climate year round. With the humidity rarely over 55% and a gentle breeze blowing from the nearby Pacific Ocean, the city offers its visitors plentiful opportunities to enjoy a host of outdoor activities, including its world famous beach
How to Get There:
By Air
Los Angeles International Airport
1 World Way
Los Angeles, CA 90045
310-646-5252
The nearest airport serving major commercial carriers is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), which is only 8 miles south (13km) of Santa Monica. The airport is served by most of the national and international airlines as well as a host of local, regional and charter airlines.
Santa Monica Municipal Airport
3223 Donald Douglas Loop South
Santa Monica, CA 90405
310-458-8591
The Santa Monica Municipal Airport is a small airfield that accommodates private aircraft.
Ground Transportation:
All of the major car rental companies as well as taxi, limousine, and shuttle bus service are available at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Limited availability at Santa Monica Municipal Airport.
By Car
Visitors can reach Santa Monica by car from the north, south or east. Pacific Coast Highway (California 1), The Santa Monica Freeway (Interstate 10), Historic Route 66 (Santa Monica Boulevard) and Wilshire Boulevard run right through the city.
By Train
Amtrak
The nearest Amtrak station is located at Union Station, Los Angeles, 800 N. Alameda Avenue. To reach Santa Monica from the depot, visitors will find taxis at the stations. Buses operated by the Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) can bring visitors to Santa Monica as well or they can arrange a shuttle in advance.
For additional information, call:
800-872-7245
By Bus
Greyhound
800- 229-9424.
Greyhound offers bus transportation to Los Angeles from most cities in the United States. If visitors are arriving by bus, the Greyhound Bus Station is at 1716 E. 7th Street in downtown Los Angeles. From the station, Greyhound offers one shuttle to Santa Monica daily - it arrives at 10:30am (A return shuttle takes passengers back to the Los Angeles station.)
How to Get Around:
Due to the multitude of things to see and do both in and near the city, the best way to get around is by either personal or rental car. For activities at the beach, walking is suggested.
National Holidays:
New Year's Day, Jan. 1
Martin Luther King, Jr., Day 3rd Mon. in Jan.
President's Day, 3rd Mon. in Feb.
Memorial Day, last Mon. in May
Independence Day, July 4
Labor Day, 1st Mon. in Sept.
Thanksgiving Day, 4th Thurs. in Nov.
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, Dec. 24 and 25
New Year's Eve, Dec. 31
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