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Weather in Santa Monica, California

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Sunny Weather
68° F
Feels Like 66°
Precipitation 0 %
Wind 5 mph
UV Index (0 - 11+) 1
Humidity 55 %
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Day 81°
Night 59°
Precipitation 0 %
Wind 7 mph
UV Index (0 - 11+) 6

Santa Monica Weather Forecast Updated

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Air Quality in Santa Monica

NOW
76 AQI
Moderate air quality Dominant pollutant: PM2.5

Pollutant Concentrations:

PM2.5 23.94 µg/m³
PM10 34.11 µg/m³
O3 0.035 ppm
NO2 0.6 ppb
SO2 0.2 ppb
CO 0.16 ppm
NH3 0 µg/m³
NO 0.01 µg/m³
PM2.5 – Fine particles <2.5μm
PM10 – Inhalable particles <10μm
O3 – Ozone
NO2 – Nitrogen dioxide
SO2 – Sulfur dioxide
CO – Carbon monoxide
NH3 – Ammonia
NO – Nitric oxide

Health Recommendations:

Air quality is acceptable; however, for some pollutants, there may be a moderate health concern for a very small number of people who are unusually sensitive to air pollution.

Show raw pollutant concentrations (µg/m³)
PM2.523.94 µg/m³
PM1034.11 µg/m³
O368 µg/m³
NO21.07 µg/m³
SO20.41 µg/m³
CO182.99 µg/m³
NH30 µg/m³
NO0.01 µg/m³

Weather Alerts and Warnings for Santa Monica

Severe Future Likely

Extreme Heat Watch

Extreme Heat Watch issued March 15 at 12:07AM PDT until March 20 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Mar 16, 8:00 PM Mar 20, 8:00 PM
WHAT: For the Heat Advisory, temperatures of 82 to 98 expected..
For the Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with
temperatures of 90 to 104 are possible.

WHERE: A portion of southwest California.

WHEN: For the Heat Advisory, from 10 AM to 8 PM PDT Monday. For
the Extreme Heat Watch, from Monday evening through Friday evening.

IMPACTS: There is a high risk for dangerous heat illness for
anyone, especially for the very young, the very old, those without
air conditioning, and those active outdoors. There is a high risk
for heat illness for sensitive populations including the very
young, the very old, those without air conditioning, and those
active outdoors.
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Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Updated: Mar 15, 11:43 AM Source: NWS Alert
Moderate Expected Likely

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued March 17 at 2:14AM PDT until March 18 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Mar 17, 2:14 AM Mar 18, 11:00 PM
WHAT: Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to
elevated surf.

WHERE: Ventura County Beaches, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles
County Beaches.

WHEN: Through Wednesday evening.

IMPACTS: There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip
currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can
wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats
nearshore.
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Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in such conditions, stay off the rocks.
Updated: Mar 17, 3:35 PM Source: NWS Alert
Moderate Expected Likely

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued March 18 at 1:48AM PDT until March 20 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Mar 18, 1:48 AM Mar 20, 8:00 PM
WHAT: Hot conditions with high temperatures in the 80s and 90s
expected.

WHERE: Los Angeles County Beaches, Malibu Coast, Palos Verdes
Hills, Ventura County Beaches, and Ventura County Inland Coast.

WHEN: Until 8 PM PDT Friday.

IMPACTS: There is a high risk for heat illness for sensitive
populations including the very young, the very old, those without
air conditioning, and those active outdoors.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS: Warm overnight low temperatures will
contribute to the heat risk, especially in the mountain and
foothill locations.
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Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Updated: Mar 18, 7:36 AM Source: NWS Alert