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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, like December, in Santa Maria, California, is another refreshing winter month, with an average temperature ranging between max 64°F (17.8°C) and min 47.8°F (8.8°C). Entering January, Santa Maria's average high-temperature reads a still enjoyable 64°F (17.8°C), indicating a close resemblance to the previous month's climate. Weather in January »

Weather in February

February, the last month of the winter in Santa Maria, is another refreshing month, with an average temperature varying between 63.1°F (17.3°C) and 46.6°F (8.1°C). The average high-temperature during February registers at a still refreshing 63.1°F (17.3°C), closely corresponding to the preceding month. Weather in February »

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Santa Maria, is still a refreshing month, with an average temperature varying between 46.9°F (8.3°C) and 65.3°F (18.5°C). Santa Maria's entry into March measures an average high-temperature of a still enjoyable 65.3°F (18.5°C), closely parallel to the preceding month. Weather in March »

Weather in April

April is a pleasant spring month in Santa Maria, California, with an average temperature fluctuating between 48.7°F (9.3°C) and 68.2°F (20.1°C). March's transformation into April witnesses an average high-temperature of an agreeable 68.2°F (20.1°C), noting a minor change from the preceding month. Weather in April »

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is also an agreeable month in Santa Maria, California, with temperature in the range of an average high of 71.1°F (21.7°C) and an average low of 51.4°F (10.8°C). The unfolding of May shows an average high-temperature of a still pleasant 71.1°F (21.7°C), indicating a slight variance 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 varying between 54.9°F (12.7°C) and 75.6°F (24.2°C). June begins with an average high-temperature of a moderately hot 75.6°F (24.2°C), reflecting close similarity to 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). The onset of July brings an average high-temperature of a still warm 78.8°F (26°C), nearly matching the June temperature. Weather in July »

Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Santa Maria, is also a moderately hot month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 59.4°F (15.2°C) and an average high of 79.3°F (26.3°C). With its high average temperature of 79.3°F (26.3°C) and a low of 59.4°F (15.2°C), August is regarded as the warmest month. 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 varying between 59.9°F (15.5°C) and 79.2°F (26.2°C). Santa Maria's weather in September indicates an average high-temperature of a still warm 79.2°F (26.2°C), nearly consistent with the 79.3°F (26.3°C) of August. Weather in September »

Weather in October

October, the same as September, is a moderately hot autumn month in Santa Maria, California, with an average temperature fluctuating between 74.8°F (23.8°C) and 56.8°F (13.8°C). The transition from September to October sees average high-temperatures adjusting to a still warm 74.8°F (23.8°C), from a not significantly different 79.2°F (26.2°C). Weather in October »

Weather in November

The last month of the autumn, November, is also an agreeable month in Santa Maria, California, with temperature in the range of an average low of 51.8°F (11°C) and an average high of 68.5°F (20.3°C). November marks a gentle change in average high-temperature, declining from October's warm 74.8°F (23.8°C) to an agreeable 68.5°F (20.3°C). Weather in November »

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an enjoyable month in Santa Maria, California, with an average temperature fluctuating between 47.7°F (8.7°C) and 61.9°F (16.6°C). December, characterized by an average high temperature of 61.9°F (16.6°C) and a low temperature of 47.7°F (8.7°C), is generally the coldest month. Weather in December »
Updated: Jul 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How many days does it rain in Santa Maria?

Throughout the year, in Santa Maria, there are 43.9 rainfall days, and 6.93" (176mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

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 rainiest month in Santa Maria?

The month with the most rainfall 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?

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?

June has the longest days of the year in Santa Maria, with an average of 14h and 30min of daylight.

What are the months with the most sunshine in Santa Maria?

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

When is the highest UV index?

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

What month is the hottest?

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

What is the least humid month?

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

What is the coldest month?

December stands out as Santa Maria's coldest month, with temperatures ranging between an average 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?

With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

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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