What’s the climate like in Santa Maria?
The current climate in Santa Maria features temperatures ranging from a high of 25°C to a low of 18°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 22°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 6°C and in the warmer months around 14°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Santa Maria in recent years was 40°C in May 2014. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 10°C in February 2017.
On average, Santa Maria receives 418 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
Best time to visit Santa Maria?
The best time to visit Santa Maria for sunny weather is February through December. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Santa Maria. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
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) | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 18 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 6 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 129 | 39 | 73 | 24 | 5,9 | 1,4 | 2,2 | 0,9 | 7,5 | 17 | 26 | 92 |
| UV Index | 5 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 2 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 22°C
- Highest temperature: 25°C in September and October
- Lowest temperature: 18°C in December
- Precipitation: 418 mm per year, averaging 35 mm per month
- Driest months: 0,9 mm in August, 1,4 mm in June and 2,2 mm in July
- Wettest months: 129 mm in January, 92 mm in December and 73 mm in March
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Average Temperature per Month in Santa Maria
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Santa Maria, California. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Santa Maria
This graph shows how much rainfall Santa Maria, California, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Santa Maria
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Santa Maria, California. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Santa Maria
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Santa Maria, California. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Santa Maria
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Santa Maria, California, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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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.
