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Weather in Santa Monica, California

04:43 AM

Now

70° F

Feels Like 68°

Precipitation 0 %

Wind 5 mph

Humidity 87 %

Today

Day 81°

Night 70°

Precipitation 0 %

Wind 8 mph

UV Index (0 - 11+) 11

Warning: Extreme UV Index Today: 11

Overexposure to the sun's harmful UV rays can cause sunburn and increase the risk of developing skin cancer, including melanoma. Protect yourself by wearing clothing that covers your skin, sunglasses, and a hat. Apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher every two hours, even on cloudy days. Minimize direct sun exposure during peak hours (10 AM to 4 PM) to reduce the risk.

Santa Monica Weather Forecast Updated

21 minutes ago

Last updated on July 23, 2026 at 4:21 AM

Air Quality in Santa Monica

NOW

33 AQI

Good air quality Dominant pollutant: O₃

Pollutant Concentrations:

PM_2.5 5.99 µg/m³

PM₁₀ 21.83 µg/m³

O₃ 0.036 ppm

NO₂ 0.4 ppb

SO₂ 0.4 ppb

CO 0.07 ppm

NH₃ 0 µg/m³

NO 0 µg/m³

PM_2.5 – 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 considered satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.

Show raw pollutant concentrations (µg/m³)

PM_2.5 – 5.99 µg/m³

PM₁₀ – 21.83 µg/m³

O₃ – 69.79 µg/m³

NO₂ – 0.68 µg/m³

SO₂ – 0.97 µg/m³

CO – 83.51 µg/m³

NH₃ – 0 µg/m³

NO – 0 µg/m³

View Hourly Air Quality Forecast

Weather Alerts and Warnings for Santa Monica

Moderate Expected Likely

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued July 22 at 8:42PM PDT until July 26 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Jul 22, 8:42 PM → Jul 26, 8:00 PM

WHAT: Large breaking waves of 3 to 6 feet. Dangerous rip
currents.

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

WHEN: Through Sunday 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: Jul 23, 4:21 AM Source: NWS Alert

Moderate Expected Likely

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 22 at 11:12AM PDT until July 27 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Jul 23, 10:00 AM → Jul 27, 8:00 PM

WHAT: Very warm and humid daytime conditions with high
temperatures between 80 and 86 common. Warm overnight conditions
will bring less relief than usual.

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

WHEN: From 10 AM Thursday to 8 PM PDT Monday.

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