Climate Insights for Santa Maria

The climate in Santa Maria is hot. The average annual temperature is 28°C and approximately 2,652 mm of precipitation falls per year. Santa Maria receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Santa Maria sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Santa Maria is hot. The average annual temperature is 83°F and approximately 104.4 in of precipitation falls per year. Santa Maria receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Santa Maria sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Santa Maria sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 24°C to 35°C. February is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 35°C and an average of 30°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 24°C and an average of 28°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows.Santa Maria sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 76°F to 95°F. February is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 95°F and an average of 85°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 76°F and an average of 83°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 14°F between highs and lows.

Santa Maria is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,652 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 221 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 340 mm of rainfall. June and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 32 mm. That's 308 mm less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Santa Maria is a very wet location, receiving approximately 104.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 8.7 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 13.4 in of rainfall. June and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 1.3 in. That's 12.1 in less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Santa Maria is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Santa Maria is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 3mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 2mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Santa Maria based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Santa Maria based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.