Santa Maria weather by month
Average highs run from 65°F in January to 73°F in July, and January nights average 41°F. It gets 13 inches of rain and melted snow a year, with almost no snow. The most comfortable months are February to November.
Best time to visit Santa Maria
For comfortable weather, go in February to November. In those months the average high stays between 62°F and 86°F, nights average 42°F or warmer, and rain stays under 4.5 inches for the month.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Precip. | Snow | Wet days | Days 90°F+ | Nights below 32°F | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F | 41°F | 2.7 in | 0.0 in | 5 | 0 | 3 | mild days, chilly nights |
| February | 65°F | 43°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 0 | 2 | mild |
| March | 66°F | 44°F | 2.6 in | 0.0 in | 4 | 0 | 0 | mild |
| April | 68°F | 45°F | 0.9 in | 0.0 in | 2 | 0 | 0 | mild |
| May | 69°F | 49°F | 0.4 in | 0.0 in | 1 | 1 | 0 | mild |
| June | 71°F | 52°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in | 0 | 0 | 0 | mild |
| July | 73°F | 55°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | 0 | 0 | 0 | mild |
| August | 74°F | 55°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | 0 | 0 | 0 | mild |
| September | 75°F | 54°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in | 0 | 1 | 0 | mild |
| October | 75°F | 50°F | 0.5 in | 0.0 in | 1 | 2 | 0 | mild |
| November | 70°F | 44°F | 1.1 in | 0.0 in | 2 | 0 | 1 | mild |
| December | 64°F | 40°F | 2.1 in | 0.0 in | 4 | 0 | 4 | mild days, chilly nights |
| Year | 70°F avg | 48°F avg | 13.3 in | 0.0 in | 26 | 6 | 9 |
"Wet days" are days with at least 0.1 inch of precipitation. "Feels" is a plain-language label for the average high. Normals for 1991-2020 from NOAA NCEI, station Santa Maria Public Airport, CA (USW00023273), 3.8 miles from the city center; snowfall from Twitchell Dam, CA. Averages describe typical conditions, not a forecast.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Santa Maria
The shortest day is December 21, with 9h 48m of daylight; the longest is June 21, with 14h 30m. The earliest sunset comes around December 1 (4:49 pm) and the latest around June 23 (8:19 pm). The sun sets after 8 pm on 80 days a year.
| On the 15th of | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:09 am | 5:13 pm | 10h 04m |
| February | 6:47 am | 5:44 pm | 10h 57m |
| March | 7:12 am | 7:09 pm | 11h 57m |
| April | 6:29 am | 7:34 pm | 13h 04m |
| May | 5:58 am | 7:58 pm | 14h 00m |
| June | 5:47 am | 8:17 pm | 14h 29m |
| July | 5:59 am | 8:15 pm | 14h 16m |
| August | 6:22 am | 7:49 pm | 13h 27m |
| September | 6:45 am | 7:08 pm | 12h 23m |
| October | 7:08 am | 6:26 pm | 11h 18m |
| November | 6:36 am | 4:55 pm | 10h 19m |
| December | 7:02 am | 4:51 pm | 9h 49m |
Calculated for 2026 at the center of Santa Maria with NOAA's solar equations, in local clock time (Pacific Time, including daylight saving time where it applies). Times shift by a minute or two from year to year.
Is Santa Maria getting warmer?
The last 10 years averaged 3.0°F warmer than the 20th century. See the climate stripes for Santa Maria.Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Santa Maria?
September is the warmest month, with an average high of 75°F and an average low of 54°F (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
What is the coldest month in Santa Maria?
December is the coldest, with average lows of 40°F and highs of 64°F.
What is the rainiest month in Santa Maria?
February gets the most precipitation, 2.9 inches on average. August is the driest at 0.0 inches.
Does it snow in Santa Maria?
Very little. The normal yearly snowfall is under one inch.
When is the best time to visit Santa Maria?
For comfortable weather, February to November. Those months average highs between 62 and 86°F with lows of 42°F or more and modest rain.
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