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Santa Maria Climate

Santa Maria is a city in United States (CA) with a population of about 105,093. Its average annual temperature is 15°C (59°F), with roughly 454 mm of rain per year.

15°C

Avg Temp

454

Precip (mm/yr)

Aug

Hottest Month

Dec

Coldest Month


Santa Maria Climate

Santa Maria has an average annual temperature of 15°C (59°F) and receives about 454 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is December. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.

15°C

Avg Temp

454

Precip (mm/yr)

Aug

Hottest Month

Dec

Coldest Month

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Avg temp (°C) Precipitation (mm)
Santa Maria — monthly temperature & precipitation (1970–2000 normals) · Source: WorldClim 2.1
MonthAvg (°C/°F)Precip
January12° / 53°93 mm
February13° / 55°97 mm
March13° / 55°82 mm
April14° / 57°31 mm
May15° / 60°8 mm
June17° / 62°1 mm
July18° / 64°0 mm
August18° / 65°1 mm
September18° / 65°8 mm
October17° / 62°17 mm
November14° / 57°48 mm
December11° / 53°68 mm

1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.

Best time to visit Santa Maria

The most comfortable months to visit Santa Maria are typically August, July and September, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is August (around 25°C high). The coldest is December (near 4°C low). February is usually the wettest month.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The most comfortable months to visit Santa Maria are typically August, July and September, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).

Santa Maria, United States has an average annual temperature of 15°C and about 454 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is December.

In August, the hottest month, daily highs in Santa Maria average about 25°C (76°F).

Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.