Climate Insights for Santa Maria

The climate in Santa Maria is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 3,177 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 78°F and approximately 125.1 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 has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 9°C range. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 22°C and an average of 25°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows.Santa Maria has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 16°F range. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 87°F and the mean temperature sits around 80°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 71°F and an average of 76°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 13°F between highs and lows.

Santa Maria is a very wet location, receiving approximately 3,177 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 265 mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 402 mm of rainfall. June and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 156 mm. That's 246 mm less than May, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Santa Maria is a very wet location, receiving approximately 125.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 10.4 in per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 15.8 in of rainfall. June and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 6.1 in. That's 9.7 in less than May, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Santa Maria is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Santa Maria is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 3mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 0mph 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.