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Santa Maria, CA Weather on August 26
August 26th in Santa Maria, CA typically brings pleasant summer weather, with average highs around 74°F and lows near 54°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest August 26th was in 2015 (71°F average), while the coldest was 2002 (58°F) — a 13°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 2% of August 26th dates historically. The last decade has been 1.5°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
What to Expect on August 26
Planning for August 26th in Santa Maria, CA? Great weather for outdoor activities.
August 26 Weather Records for Santa Maria
- •The all-time record high for August 26th in Santa Maria, CA is 84°F, set in 2024.
- •The coldest August 26th on record dropped to 50°F in 2009.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest August 26 ever in Santa Maria?
The warmest August 26 in Santa Maria, CA reached 84°F in 2024. That is 10°F above the long-term average high of 74°F.
What was the coldest August 26 ever in Santa Maria?
The coldest August 26 in Santa Maria, CA dropped to 50°F in 2009. That is 4°F below the long-term average low of 54°F.
What is the average temperature on August 26 in Santa Maria?
On August 26, Santa Maria averages a high of 74°F and a low of 54°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from SANTA MARIA PUBLIC AP.
How many years of weather data are available for August 26 in Santa Maria?
We have 55 years of weather records for August 26 in Santa Maria, CA, sourced from NOAA's Global Historical Climatology Network. Records include daily high and low temperatures, precipitation, and snowfall data going back to 2025.
August 26 Weather History in Santa Maria
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 76°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 2024 | 84°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 2023 | 74°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 2022 | 72°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 2021 | 72°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 2020 | 71°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 2019 | 73°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 2018 | 74°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 2017 | 77°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 2016 | 70°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 2015 | 81°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 2014 | 79°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 2013 | 74°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 2012 | 72°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 2011 | 70°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 2010 | 69°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 2009 | 73°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 2008 | 73°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 2007 | 73°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 2006 | 74°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 2005 | 83°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 2004 | 76°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 2003 | 72°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 2002 | 66°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 2001 | 70°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 2000 | 69°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 1999 | 72°F | 53°F | 0.01" | -- |
| 1998 | 71°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 1997 | 77°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 1996 | 68°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 1995 | 71°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 1994 | 78°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 1993 | 77°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 1992 | 74°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 1991 | 70°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 1990 | 76°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 1989 | 65°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 1988 | 82°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 1987 | 76°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 1986 | 75°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 1985 | 76°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 1984 | 73°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 1983 | 81°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 1982 | 75°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 1981 | 81°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 1980 | 70°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 1979 | 76°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 1978 | 73°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 1977 | 72°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 1976 | 74°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 1975 | 70°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 1974 | 72°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 1973 | 73°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 1972 | 69°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 1971 | 75°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: SANTA MARIA PUBLIC AP
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Santa Maria, CA, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.