SBwx

I am a climate and weather enthusiast. In my spare time, I study Santa Barbara's climate and weather patterns. Below are some plots showing the area's precipitation history. Time permitting, I will update these figures, and track other aspects of the area's climate.

dry to the bone?

Santa Barbara averages roughly 18 inches of rain per year. Some fear that the area will receive less rain as the climate warms. Has that occurred?

seatbelt required

Swain et al. (2018) show that California will experience greater precipitation whiplash as the climate warms. Has this occurred in Santa Barbara? Does the area need to buckle up?

'Tis the season

Some find that there will be large changes to seasonal precipitation patterns in California. Is fall becoming dryer, or winter wetter? What about spring? Summer doesn't count. S/he never gets rained on!

Here comes that rainy day

Climate change may mean that California experiences fewer rainy days, but that rainfall will be more intense when it falls. Has Santa Barbara experienced a decrease in the total number of rainy days per year?

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