What are Santa Ana winds?

Santa Ana winds are hot, dry offshore winds that descend from the Mojave Desert through mountain passes, dropping humidity to single digits and driving gale-force gusts through topographic gaps, making them the primary driver of Southern California's most destructive wildfires.

What major wildfires were driven by Santa Ana winds?

The Thomas, Woolsey, and Camp fires all began or intensified during Santa Ana wind conditions.

What is Santa Ana, California's record high temperature?

Santa Ana's record high is 113°F, reached when a Santa Ana wind event pushes desert heat all the way to the coast.

When are Santa Ana winds strongest?

Santa Ana winds are strongest in fall and early winter.

Weather in Santa Ana, CA

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Santa Ana, CA Weather