Santa Barbara, California
Will Santa Barbara Unified have a snow day?
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How much snow it takes here
Santa Barbara County averages 0 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 51.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). Schools in places like this typically close at less than an inch of snow, sooner if there is ice or the snow falls during the morning commute. Even a light glaze of ice can shut schools down in an area that rarely sees snow.
Where to check for an official closing
Only Santa Barbara Unified can close its schools. Districts usually post closings and delays on their website and social media, send texts, emails or robocalls to families, and report them to local TV and radio stations, often by 5:30 or 6 a.m. The district office's number is (805)963-4338.
District facts
| Students | 12,583 |
| Schools | 21 |
| Teachers | 658 |
| Grades | Kindergarten to 12 |
| Area type | City |
| County | Santa Barbara County, CA |
| District office | 720 Santa Barbara St., Santa Barbara |
| Phone | (805)963-4338 |
From the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data (2022–23 school year).
Nearby districts
- Ballard Elementary Solvang
- Blochman Union Elementary Santa Maria
- Buellton Union Elementary Buellton
- Cold Spring Elementary Santa Barbara
- College Elementary Santa Ynez
- Cuyama Joint Unified Cuyama
- Goleta Union Elementary Goleta
- Hope Elementary Santa Barbara
- Lompoc Unified Lompoc
- Los Olivos Elementary Los Olivos
- Montecito Union Elementary Santa Barbara
- Orcutt Union Elementary Orcutt
Forecast details: National Weather Service LOX office, point forecast for Santa Barbara. How we calculate the chance.