Weather in Orcutt? (Santa Ana, Santa Barbara, Santa Maria: new home, high school, living)

[LiliVG]

We're looking at moving to Orcutt because my husband wants to live closer to the beach, and I want it to be south enough to be a warm beach unlike the beaches near the Bay Area where we are now. But I'd like to avoid the Santa Ana winds, so I'm looking north of the LA Basin. So this has brought me to Orcutt (avoiding Santa Maria, people don't seem to have much good to say about it). The temperatures in Orcutt seem pretty good, so I was wondering, how foggy/overcast is it there? Is it possible to go inland a little bit to get out of the fog? Also, the city-data profile seems to make Orcutt look pretty humid, and I can't stand feeling sticky. Does it feel humid? Or do the cool temperatures prevent that? If you go inland does it feel humid? Thanks!

[CA central coast]

I live 45min. north of Orcutt. Humidity? I don't think so. This area isn't humid. We're full of micro-climates, but a pocket of humidity? Not that I'm aware. Weather is wonderful. Not too hot, not too cold. Can be foggy and overcast at times. Orcutt is a bit inland anyway, so I'm assuming it's not as overcast as often. Coastal areas here can get foggy during the summers. Weather wise, the nicest beach in the area is Avila Beach. A warm, sunny beach, when all others are socked in with fog. Living more inland? maybe? east of that area is a lot of farmland and vineyards.

[LiliVG]

Great, thanks for the response! I don't need it to be clear skies every single day by any means, I enjoy an overcast/foggy day occasionally, I just don't want it to be more often than not. Good to know it doesn't feel humid! I am so sensitive to humidity it's ridiculous! lol
Thanks for the tip about the beach, my husband will love that!

[sav858]

do water temperatures matter much to you at all? B/c as far as I know, the Central Coast of CA doesn't really exceed 60 degrees ever. Most beaches that are warm enough to swim in tend to be south of Santa Barbara.

[CA central coast]

Originally Posted by sav858

do water temperatures matter much to you at all? B/c as far as I know, the Central Coast of CA doesn't really exceed 60 degrees ever. Most beaches that are warm enough to swim in tend to be south of Santa Barbara.

I hear that a lot about this area. From people who live in L.A. and S.D. I'm sure it's warmer than S.F.?

[Exporter]

I live in Orcutt so hopefully can answer your questions. Orcutt/Santa Maria has probably the most boring weather in the world, typically ranging 65-75 degrees with a slight wind (1-3mph) that picks up later in the day. The wind can get a little chilly in the winter/spring, but I'm sure its much more mellow than the SF bay area.

The ocean water still is cold, yet tolerable if you enjoy surfing. You have plenty of beach options within an hours drive if you just want to spend time on the shore. The weather is NOT humid here, but very light clouds are common.

Orcutt is a great place to live, yet is very boring if youre used to big city life. However, major chain stores are 1-2 miles away in Santa Maria, and Trader Joes/Whole Foods are 15-25 minutes away in San Luis County.

Home prices are really reasonable as Santa Maria overbuilt during boom and Orcutt is located nearby.

Hope this helps..

[happ]

Agree that Orcutt\ northern Santa Barbara county would be a nice place to live. Weather is better than Bay Area but not as warm as SoCal [esp ocean water temps]. No 'santa ana's' like LA but warm off shore wind in autumn & sometimes in winter [80's]. A very mild climate.

[calidude]

I used to live in San luis Obispo as a teen. Orcutt is bulding more and more new homes last time i was there its right south of Santa Maria. The Weather is perfect on the central coast. Many beaches like Pismo and Grover avila all very clean and the temps are decent. I remember going to the beach in high school it would be 65 in Jan and 70 in june so the temps are pretty mild there.

[GSleader]

The weather here is very mild. Coming from L.A. ,however, it is darn right cold! It took me a couple of years to get used to it. It is the wind that is arctic. The fog will burn off. There are only a couple of foggy months. I think the wind is the worst weather factor we have here. The Santa Ana's that we get here are more pleasant than Down South. Hot weather here is rare. Hardly anyone has A/C. Nine days out of the year we might have to use our ceiling fans. Usually, we just open the windows and the breeze cools off the house. It doesn't get overly cold in the winter, which is nice.