Cape VerdeThe climate of Santa Maria
The current climate in Santa Maria features temperatures ranging from a high of 31°C to a low of 25°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 28°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 19°C and in the warmer months around 25°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Santa Maria, Sal.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Santa Maria in recent years was 39°C in November 2017. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 20°C in February 2015.
Rainfall amount
On average, Santa Maria receives 96 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
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The best time to visit Santa Maria for sunny weather is January through December. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Santa Maria.
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Climate Table of Santa Maria
The climate table of Santa Maria shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 27 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 22 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 3,3 | 5,8 | 1,5 | 0,5 | 0,4 | 0,8 | 3,4 | 30 | 31 | 11 | 2,8 | 4,7 |
| UV Index | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Santa Maria, Sal. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Santa Maria
Yearly Temperature in Santa Maria
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Santa Maria, Sal. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Santa Maria
Total Yearly Precipitation in Santa Maria
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Santa Maria, Sal. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Santa Maria
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Average weather in Santa Maria by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Santa Maria. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.