Santee Climate Data
Note: Grid data is from 18.0 km away, so local conditions may vary.
Since the early 1950s, Santee's climate has shifted by 0.0°C, driven largely by warmer all seasons. The trend accelerated after 1980, reaching 0.0°C per decade.
Temperature Change
0.0°C
Since 1951
Precipitation Change
0.0mm
(0.0%)
Since 1951
Climate Stripes for Santee
This heatmap shows seasonal temperature anomalies relative to the 20th-century average for each year from 1950 to 2024. Each row represents a season (Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall), and each column a year. Red shades indicate warmer-than-average seasons, while blue shades represent cooler-than-average ones. The shift from predominantly blue to red over time highlights the long-term warming trend across all seasons.
⬇️ DownloadSantee Annual Mean Temperature Trends
Santee Precipitation Trends
This chart shows seasonal precipitation trends for Santee area, displaying how rainfall patterns have changed over time across different seasons.
⬇️ DownloadSantee Hot and Cold Days
Few days below 32°F
Santee Seasonal Temperature Trends
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Frequently Asked Questions About Santee's Climate
How much has Santee warmed since 1951?
Santee has warmed by 0.0°C on average since 1951. This warming trend is consistent with broader climate change patterns observed across the region.
What season has warmed the most in Santee?
Winter has experienced the most warming with 0.0°C of temperature increase since 1951. This seasonal variation is typical of mid-latitude climate change patterns.
How have precipitation patterns changed in Santee?
Precipitation patterns in Santee have remained relatively stable since 1951, though year-to-year variability continues to be significant.
Is the warming in Santee part of a larger trend?
Yes, the warming observed in Santee is consistent with regional and global climate change trends. The temperature increases align with patterns seen across CA and the broader United States, reflecting the impacts of human-caused climate change.
What climate data sources are used for Santee?
The climate data for Santee comes from NOAA's NClimGrid dataset, which provides gridded climate information based on weather station observations. The data represents the 17.97km grid cell nearest to Santee, located at coordinates 32.92°N, 117.14°W.
How reliable are the climate projections for Santee?
The historical climate trends shown for Santee are based on observed data from 1951 to present and are highly reliable. These trends provide insight into how the local climate has already changed and can inform expectations for continued warming, though specific future projections would require additional climate modeling.
About This Data
- Location: Santee, CA
- Grid Coordinates: 32.92°N, 117.14°W
- Distance to grid center: 18.0 km
- Data source: NOAA NClimGrid climate data