Climate Comfort Score
75/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 59°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Santa Maria Public, CA Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 59°F
- Avg annual temp
- 75/100
- Comfort score
- 13.3"
- Annual precip
- 312d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Santa Maria Public
Santa Maria Public, California averages 59°F a year and scores 75/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 72% of U.S. cities.
- 59°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 75/100
- comfort score, milder than 72% of U.S. cities
- 13.3"
- precipitation, annual total
- 312 days
- frost-free growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
59°F (15°C)
Avg High
70°F
Avg Low
48°F
Annual Precip
13.3"
Comfort Score
75/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
59°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
13.3"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Santa Maria Public) 75.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Santa Maria Public area.
How Santa Maria Public compares to every U.S. city
Santa Maria Public's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
75 Top 28% higher than 72% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Santa Maria Public
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Santa Maria Public, the NOAA 1991-2020 normal captures average conditions across that spread - notably, the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean itself.
- United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
- Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
- Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Monthly Temperatures
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 2.7" | 2.5 | 0.0 |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 2.9" | 1.5 | 0.0 |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 2.6" | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 0.9" | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 0.4" | 0.0 | 0.5 |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 62°F (16°C) | 0.1" | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.3 |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 0.1" | 0.0 | 1.2 |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 0.5" | 0.0 | 2.3 |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 1.1" | 0.8 | 0.3 |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 2.0" | 3.8 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 2.7"
7.7 days with precipitation
February 2.9"
8.4 days with precipitation
March 2.6"
7.7 days with precipitation
April 0.9"
4.4 days with precipitation
May 0.4"
2.2 days with precipitation
June 0.1"
0.6 days with precipitation
July 0.0"
0.5 days with precipitation
August 0.0"
0.4 days with precipitation
September 0.1"
0.6 days with precipitation
October 0.5"
2.7 days with precipitation
November 1.1"
4.6 days with precipitation
December 2.0"
7.2 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
December 13
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
February 4
50% probability date
Growing Season
312 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,484
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
165
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Month
December
Humidity & Wind
Monthly averages from hourly observations
| Month | Humidity | Wind (mph) | Clear Sky % | Overcast % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71% | 6.5 | 45% | 19% |
| February | 74% | 7.3 | 39% | 23% |
| March | 74% | 7.9 | 43% | 20% |
| April | 74% | 9.2 | 49% | 17% |
| May | 78% | 8.5 | 47% | 21% |
| June | 79% | 7.7 | 57% | 16% |
| July | 80% | 6.3 | 53% | 13% |
| August | 78% | 5.7 | 61% | 12% |
| September | 70% | 5.9 | 59% | 17% |
| October | 67% | 5.6 | 57% | 15% |
| November | 67% | 5.9 | 56% | 14% |
| December | 68% | 5.8 | 49% | 18% |
What Santa Maria Public's climate means for you
Santa Maria Public runs 59°F a year - peaking in August, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 312 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near February 4 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,484 heating and 165 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
- Comparing places to live? Line this city up against nearby cities and the national rankings. See rankings
These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.
Climate Guides
Climate Insight: Santa Maria Public, CA
In Santa Maria Public, California, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 59°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 70°F to a mean daily low of 48°F. August is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USW00023273, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Rainfall (and snow, where it falls) shapes day-to-day life here as much as temperature does. Santa Maria Public sees about 13.3 inches of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 312 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near February 4 and the first fall freeze near December 13. On the energy side, 2,484 heating degree days and 165 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Santa Maria Public scores 75/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows in the monthly tables above, summer brings August-driven heat, and winter brings December-driven cold - use that rhythm for planning. These figures are thirty-year averages rather than forecasts, so a specific year may still run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than what's shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Santa Maria Public, CA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Santa Maria Public, California is 59°F. The warmest month averages 75°F (24°C) and the coldest averages 40°F (5°C).
How much rain does Santa Maria Public get? ▼
Santa Maria Public receives 13.3 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Santa Maria Public? ▼
Santa Maria Public has a climate comfort score of 75/100 (Good), milder than 72% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Santa Maria Public? ▼
Santa Maria Public has approximately 312 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around February 4 and the first fall freeze around December 13.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Santa Maria Public? ▼
Santa Maria Public has 2,484 heating degree days and 165 cooling degree days annually, a heating-dominated climate. See our <a href="/guides/reading-weather-data/" class="underline hover:text-brand-600">guide to reading weather data</a> for what these figures mean.
Where does this Santa Maria Public climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00023273 near Santa Maria Public.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00023273. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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