Weather forecast for 10 daysSanta Maria, CA

Weather forecast for the weekend

Sunday Oct 18, 2026

  • 82°F
  • 54°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 4%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 12mphW 277°
  • Humidity: 46%
  • UV index: 6
  • Sunrise: 7:10 am PDT
  • Sunset: 6:23 pm PDT
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On Sunday, in Santa Maria, sunshine will likely continue with scattered clouds at most.
The daytime temperature will peak at a temperate 82.4°F, significantly contrasting with the night's low of a cool 53.6°F.
The maximum heat index, which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is evaluated at 82.4°F.
Today, it will be warmer, and the temperature will align more with September's typical maximum of 79.2°F.
Sunrise will be at 7:10 am and sunset at 6:23 pm; the daylight will last for 11h and 13min.

10-day overview

Daily temperatures

Warmest day: today 82°C.
Coldest day: Wednesday 66°C.

Chance of precipitation

Highest chance: Wednesday 86%.

Long-term weather forecast

  • Sunday
  • Oct 18, 2026
  • 82°F
  • 54°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 4%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 12mphW 277°
  • Humidity: 46%
  • UV index: 6
  • Sunrise: 7:10 am PDT
  • Sunset: 6:23 pm PDT
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  • Monday
  • Oct 19, 2026
  • 72°F
  • 52°F
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 20%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 12mphW 273°
  • Humidity: 68%
  • UV index: 6
  • Sunrise: 7:11 am PDT
  • Sunset: 6:21 pm PDT
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  • Tuesday
  • Oct 20, 2026
  • 72°F
  • 55°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 6%
  • Precipitation: 0.16"
  • Wind: 11mphW 260°
  • Humidity: 65%
  • UV index: 3
  • Sunrise: 7:12 am PDT
  • Sunset: 6:20 pm PDT
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  • Wednesday
  • Oct 21, 2026
  • 66°F
  • 54°F
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 86%
  • Precipitation: 0.63"
  • Wind: 9mphS 174°
  • Humidity: 82%
  • UV index: 2
  • Sunrise: 7:13 am PDT
  • Sunset: 6:19 pm PDT
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  • Thursday
  • Oct 22, 2026
  • 68°F
  • 50°F
AM Showers
AM Showers
  • Precip. probability: 42%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Wind: 13mphWNW 296°
  • Humidity: 76%
  • UV index: 5
  • Sunrise: 7:13 am PDT
  • Sunset: 6:18 pm PDT
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  • Friday
  • Oct 23, 2026
  • 72°F
  • 50°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 20%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 14mphNNW 333°
  • Humidity: 68%
  • UV index: 5
  • Sunrise: 7:14 am PDT
  • Sunset: 6:17 pm PDT
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  • Saturday
  • Oct 24, 2026
  • 75°F
  • 50°F
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 4%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 11mphNNW 338°
  • Humidity: 56%
  • UV index: 5
  • Sunrise: 7:15 am PDT
  • Sunset: 6:16 pm PDT
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  • Sunday
  • Oct 25, 2026
  • 73°F
  • 50°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 17%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 12mphNW 309°
  • Humidity: 57%
  • UV index: 5
  • Sunrise: 7:16 am PDT
  • Sunset: 6:14 pm PDT
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  • Monday
  • Oct 26, 2026
  • 72°F
  • 48°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 19%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 12mphNW 316°
  • Humidity: 58%
  • UV index: 5
  • Sunrise: 7:17 am PDT
  • Sunset: 6:13 pm PDT
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  • Tuesday
  • Oct 27, 2026
  • 70°F
  • 48°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 7%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 12mphNW 318°
  • Humidity: 59%
  • UV index: 5
  • Sunrise: 7:18 am PDT
  • Sunset: 6:12 pm PDT
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The next ten days will bring unstable conditions, and a mix of cloud-filled, mostly clear, storm-filled and rainy weather is forecasted.
Rainfall is forecasted for Wednesday and Thursday.
Expect a substantial fluctuation in daytime highs over the next several days. The temperature is expected to swing from 66.2°F up to 82.4°F, while the forecast minimum temperature falls between 48.2°F and 55.4°F.
Today is the warmest day, with a maximum temperature of 82.4°F; expect the coldest day on Wednesday with a high of 66.2°F.
Updated: Oct 18, 2026 @ 12:56:30 UTC
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Frequently asked questions

On Sunday, in Santa Maria, the outlook remains bright and sunny.

Today, the highest temperature will be 82.4°F, while the lowest temperature will be 53.6°F. The maximum heat index, which indicates how humid air affects the felt temperature, is evaluated at 82.4°F.
Today, the highest temperature will be a couple of degrees higher than the average maximum temperature in October. The lowest temperature today will be in line with the average low temperature.

On Sunday, in Santa Maria, sunrise will be at 7:10 am and sunset at 6:23 pm (PDT).

Today, the daylight will last for 11h and 13min.