August 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 August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Santa Maria, California, with an average temperature ranging between max 79.3°F (26.3°C) and min 59.4°F (15.2°C).

Temperature

August is the warmest month, with the temperature often reaching an average high of 79.3°F (26.3°C) and an average low of 59.4°F (15.2°C).

Humidity

In Santa Maria, California, the average relative humidity in August is 64%.

Rainfall

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.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 13h and 26min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 8:04 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 7:29 pm PDT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Santa Maria, California. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 6 in August translates into the following recommendations:
Exercise precautions and adapt sun safety practices. Defence against skin and eye affliction is paramount. Limit direct sun exposure especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. However, keep in mind that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the hottest in Santa Maria?

August proves to be the warmest month, recording an average peak temperature of 79.3°F (26.3°C) and a minimum temperature of 59.4°F (15.2°C).

What is the usual temperature for Santa Maria in August?

In August, in Santa Maria, the average high-temperature is 79.3°F (26.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 59.4°F (15.2°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Santa Maria?

The average relative humidity in August in Santa Maria, California, is 64%.

What is the driest month in Santa Maria?

The months with the least rainfall in Santa Maria are June and August Rain falls for 0.8 days and accumulates 0.04" (1mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in Santa Maria in August?

In Santa Maria, during August, the rain falls for 0.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.04" (1mm) of precipitation.

How many hours of daylight does Santa Maria have in August?

In August, the average day length in Santa Maria is 13h and 26min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August in Santa Maria?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 8:04 pm. On the last day of the month, in Santa Maria, California, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 7:29 pm PDT.

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

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

How long on average sun shines in August in Santa Maria?

In Santa Maria, California, the average sunshine duration in August is 12h.

When is the highest UV index in Santa Maria?

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

How high is the UV index in August in Santa Maria?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Santa Maria, CA

Average temperature in August - Santa Maria, CA
  • Average high temperature in August: 79.3°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 August: 59.4°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).

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Average pressure in August
Santa Maria, CA

Average pressure in August - Santa Maria, CA
  • Average pressure in August: 29.91"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).

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Average wind speed in August
Santa Maria, CA

Average wind speed in August - Santa Maria, CA
  • Average wind speed in August: 6.2mph

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).

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Average humidity in August
Santa Maria, CA

Average humidity in August - Santa Maria, CA
  • Average humidity in August: 64%

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

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Average rainfall in August
Santa Maria, CA

Average rainfall in August - Santa Maria, CA
  • Average rainfall in August: 0.04"

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

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Average rainfall days in August
Santa Maria, CA

Average rainfall days in August - Santa Maria, CA
  • Average rainfall days in August: 0.8 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).

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Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Santa Maria, CA

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Santa Maria, CA
  • Average daylight in August: 13h 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 August: 12h and 0min

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).

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Average sunshine days in August
Santa Maria, CA

Average sunshine days in August - Santa Maria, CA
  • Average sunshine days in August: 29.3 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).

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Average UV index in August
Santa Maria, CA

Average UV index in August - Santa Maria, CA
  • Average UV index in August: 6

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).

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Average cloud cover in August
Santa Maria, CA

Average cloud cover in August - Santa Maria, CA
  • Average cloud cover in August: 6

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

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Average visibility in August
Santa Maria, CA

Average visibility in August - Santa Maria, CA
  • Average visibility in August: 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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