1 The price of gas rose above $4.00 per gallon in 13 states at some point during the year.  The highest one-day national average was $3.79 per gallon on Feb. 27. This was the earliest peak price on record, and the lowest peak since 2010.
Average Weather in October in Santa Barbara California, United States. In Santa Barbara, the month of October is characterized by gradually falling daily high temperatures, with daily highs decreasing by 4Â°F, from 75Â°F to 71Â°F over the course of the month, and rarely exceeding 83Â°F or dropping below 65Â°F.
Living in Santa Barbara County. Santa Barbara | Lompoc | Solvang & the Santa Ynez Valley | Santa Maria. The Santa Barbara Area. Nestled between the mountains and the sea, the city of Santa Barbara serves as the County seat. With its palm tree lined beachfront and charming Mediterranean architecture; the city is renowned as the American Riviera.