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The hilly region of Santa Maria in California, over the neat vineyard farm on a sunny day
The hilly region of Santa Maria in California, over the neat vineyard farm on a sunny day

Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another comfortable winter month in Santa Maria, California, with an average temperature fluctuating between 47.8°F (8.8°C) and 64°F (17.8°C). With the advent of January, Santa Maria's high-temperatures adjust to a still comfortable 64°F (17.8°C), closely aligning with the preceding month. Weather in January »

Weather in February

The last month of the winter, February, is another refreshing month in Santa Maria, California, with an average temperature ranging between min 46.6°F (8.1°C) and max 63.1°F (17.3°C). Santa Maria records an average high-temperature of a still enjoyable 63.1°F (17.3°C) in February, maintaining a close correlation with January's 64°F (17.8°C). Weather in February »

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is still a refreshing month in Santa Maria, California, with temperature in the range of an average low of 46.9°F (8.3°C) and an average high of 65.3°F (18.5°C). The average high-temperature during March is a still refreshing 65.3°F (18.5°C), almost matching the conditions of the preceding month. Weather in March »

Weather in April

April is a pleasant spring month in Santa Maria, California, with temperature in the range of an average high of 68.2°F (20.1°C) and an average low of 48.7°F (9.3°C). The commencement of April records an average high-temperature of an agreeable 68.2°F (20.1°C), barely varying from March's 65.3°F (18.5°C). Weather in April »

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is another pleasant month in Santa Maria, California, with temperature in the range of an average low of 51.4°F (10.8°C) and an average high of 71.1°F (21.7°C). With the start of May, Santa Maria measures an average high-temperature of a still agreeable 71.1°F (21.7°C), not significantly differing from April's 68.2°F (20.1°C). Weather in May »

Weather in June

The first month of the summer, June, is a moderately hot month in Santa Maria, California, with an average temperature ranging between min 54.9°F (12.7°C) and max 75.6°F (24.2°C). June's arrival brings an average high-temperature of a moderately hot 75.6°F (24.2°C), demonstrating subtle variation from the preceding month. Weather in June »

Weather in July

July, the same as June, is a moderately hot summer month in Santa Maria, California, with an average temperature varying between 78.8°F (26°C) and 58.6°F (14.8°C). Upon the beginning of July, Santa Maria's high-temperatures register at a still moderately hot 78.8°F (26°C), closely mirroring the preceding month. Weather in July »

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in Santa Maria, California, with an average temperature varying between 79.3°F (26.3°C) and 59.4°F (15.2°C). August is the month that records the highest temperatures, with averages ranging from a high of 79.3°F (26.3°C) to a low of 59.4°F (15.2°C). Weather in August »

Weather in September

The first month of the autumn, September, is also a moderately hot month in Santa Maria, California, with an average temperature fluctuating between 59.9°F (15.5°C) and 79.2°F (26.2°C). At the start of September, Santa Maria's average high-temperature reaches a still warm 79.2°F (26.2°C), subtly different from the preceding month. Weather in September »

Weather in October

October, like September, in Santa Maria, California, is a moderately hot autumn month, with an average temperature ranging between max 74.8°F (23.8°C) and min 56.8°F (13.8°C). The introduction of October sees an average high-temperature of a still warm 74.8°F (23.8°C), hardly deviating from September. Weather in October »

Weather in November

The last month of the autumn, November, is also an agreeable month in Santa Maria, California, with an average temperature varying between 68.5°F (20.3°C) and 51.8°F (11°C). With the commencement of November, Santa Maria records a moderate temperature decline, with the average high easing from October's warm 74.8°F (23.8°C) to a pleasant 68.5°F (20.3°C). Weather in November »

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Santa Maria, is also an enjoyable month, with an average temperature varying between 61.9°F (16.6°C) and 47.7°F (8.7°C). Santa Maria's coldest temperatures are experienced in December, with average high temperatures of 61.9°F (16.6°C) and lows of 47.7°F (8.7°C). Weather in December »
Updated: Aug 29, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How much does it rain?

In Santa Maria, California, during the entire year, the rain falls for 43.9 days and collects up to 6.93" (176mm) of precipitation.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is February, with an average of 6.5h of sunshine.

What is the most humid month?

March is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 68%.

What is the wettest month?

The month with the most rainfall in Santa Maria is March, when the rain falls for 7.9 days and typically aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation.

When is Daylight Saving Time (DST)?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from PST to PDT. Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am, and the time zone reverts from PDT to PST.

What is the driest month in Santa Maria?

June and August are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 0.8 days and typically aggregates up to 0.04" (1mm) of rain.

When are the longest days?

With an average of 14h and 30min of daylight, June has the longest days of the year.

What are the months with the most sunshine?

June through August, with an average of 12h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.

When is the highest UV index?

The months with the highest UV index are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

What are the warmest months?

August, marked by an average high-temperature of 79.3°F (26.3°C) and a low-temperature of 59.4°F (15.2°C), is the warmest month.

What is the least humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 58%, October is the least humid month.

What are the coldest months?

Santa Maria's coldest weather arrives in December, when temperatures average a high of 61.9°F (16.6°C) and a low of 47.7°F (8.7°C).

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.

Average temperature
Santa Maria, CA

Average temperature - Santa Maria, CA

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (61.9°F).

The month with the highest average low temperature is September (59.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (46.6°F).

Average pressure
Santa Maria, CA

Average pressure - Santa Maria, CA

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June, August and September (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed
Santa Maria, CA

Average wind speed - Santa Maria, CA

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and May (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.1mph).

Average humidity
Santa Maria, CA

Average humidity - Santa Maria, CA

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (68%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (58%).

Average rainfall
Santa Maria, CA

Average rainfall - Santa Maria, CA

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (1.5").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June and August (0.04").

Average rainfall days
Santa Maria, CA

Average rainfall days - Santa Maria, CA

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (7.9 days).
The months with the least rainy days are June and August (0.8 days).

Average daylight / Average sunshine
Santa Maria, CA

Average daylight / Average sunshine - Santa Maria, CA

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

Average sunshine days
Santa Maria, CA

Average sunshine days - Santa Maria, CA

The month with the most sunshine days is August (29.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (21.3 days).

Average UV index
Santa Maria, CA

Average UV index - Santa Maria, CA

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 4).

Average visibility
Santa Maria, CA

Average visibility - Santa Maria, CA

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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