October weather forecast
Santa Maria, CA

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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 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).

Temperature

The introduction of October sees an average high-temperature of a still warm 74.8°F (23.8°C), hardly deviating from September. During October, Santa Maria experiences an average low-temperature of 56.8°F (13.8°C) at night.

Humidity

The least humid month is October, with an average relative humidity of 58%.

Rainfall

In Santa Maria, in October, during 2.3 rainfall days, 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Santa Maria, there are 43.9 rainfall days, and 6.93" (176mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 17min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 6:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 6:08 pm PDT.

Sunshine

In Santa Maria, the average sunshine in October is 7.6h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 5 during October translates into the following guidance:
Preventative actions are necessary - The mandate to avoid skin and eye damage is in place. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat.
Updated: Aug 29, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in October?

Santa Maria in October has an average high-temperature of 74.8°F (23.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 56.8°F (13.8°C).

What is the least humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in October in Santa Maria?

In Santa Maria, California, the average relative humidity in October is 58%.

How much does it rain in October?

In Santa Maria, in October, it is raining for 2.3 days, with typically 0.31" (8mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the average length of the day in October?

In Santa Maria, the average day length in October is 11h and 17min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October?

On the first day of October in Santa Maria, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 6:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 6:08 pm PDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

In October, the average sunshine duration is 7.6h.

What is the UV index intensity in October?

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Santa Maria, CA

Average temperature in October - Santa Maria, CA
  • Average high temperature in October: 74.8°F

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).

  • Average low temperature in October: 56.8°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 in October
Santa Maria, CA

Average pressure in October - Santa Maria, CA
  • Average pressure in October: 29.97"Hg

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 in October
Santa Maria, CA

Average wind speed in October - Santa Maria, CA
  • Average wind speed in October: 6.3mph

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 in October
Santa Maria, CA

Average humidity in October - Santa Maria, CA
  • Average humidity in October: 58%

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

Average rainfall in October
Santa Maria, CA

Average rainfall in October - Santa Maria, CA
  • Average rainfall in October: 0.31"

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 in October
Santa Maria, CA

Average rainfall days in October - Santa Maria, CA
  • Average rainfall days in October: 2.3 days

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 in October /
Average sunshine in October
Santa Maria, CA

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Santa Maria, CA
  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 2min

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).

  • Average sunshine in October: 7h and 4min

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 in October
Santa Maria, CA

Average sunshine days in October - Santa Maria, CA
  • Average sunshine days in October: 27.7 days

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 in October
Santa Maria, CA

Average UV index in October - Santa Maria, CA
  • Average UV index in October: 5

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 cloud cover in October
Santa Maria, CA

Average cloud cover in October - Santa Maria, CA
  • Average cloud cover in October: 11

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 26).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in October
Santa Maria, CA

Average visibility in October - Santa Maria, CA
  • Average visibility in October: 6mi

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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