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Santa Maria, CA Weather on October 16
October 16th in Santa Maria, CA typically brings pleasant fall weather, with average highs around 75°F and lows near 49°F — a 26°F daily swing. Over 55 years of records, the warmest October 16th was in 2009 (78°F average), while the coldest was 1971 (50°F) — a 28°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 11% of October 16th dates historically. The last decade has been 3.5°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
What to Expect on October 16
Planning for October 16th in Santa Maria, CA? Great weather for outdoor activities.
October 16 Weather Records for Santa Maria
- •The all-time record high for October 16th in Santa Maria, CA is 97°F, set in 1988.
- •The coldest October 16th on record dropped to 36°F in 1981.
- •Temperatures have reached 90°F or higher on October 16th in 7 of the last 55 years.
- •Last year (1971), October 16th was 15°F cooler than the long-term average.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest October 16 ever in Santa Maria?
The warmest October 16 in Santa Maria, CA reached 97°F in 1988. That is 22°F above the long-term average high of 75°F.
What was the coldest October 16 ever in Santa Maria?
The coldest October 16 in Santa Maria, CA dropped to 36°F in 1981. That is 13°F below the long-term average low of 49°F.
What is the average temperature on October 16 in Santa Maria?
On October 16, Santa Maria averages a high of 75°F and a low of 49°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from SANTA MARIA PUBLIC AP.
How many years of weather data are available for October 16 in Santa Maria?
We have 55 years of weather records for October 16 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.
October 16 Weather History in Santa Maria
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 74°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 2024 | 74°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 2023 | 72°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 2022 | 67°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 2021 | 86°F | 45°F | 0" | -- |
| 2020 | 95°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 2019 | 69°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 2018 | 80°F | 46°F | 0" | -- |
| 2017 | 92°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 2016 | 72°F | 60°F | 0.14" | -- |
| 2015 | 77°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 2014 | 76°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 2013 | 88°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 2012 | 85°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 2011 | 73°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 2010 | 64°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 2009 | 95°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 2008 | 93°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 2007 | 67°F | 50°F | 0.17" | -- |
| 2006 | 71°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 2005 | 82°F | 45°F | 0" | -- |
| 2004 | 75°F | 56°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 2003 | 74°F | 47°F | 0" | -- |
| 2002 | 59°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 2001 | 71°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 2000 | 72°F | 47°F | 0" | -- |
| 1999 | 70°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 1998 | 73°F | 40°F | 0" | -- |
| 1997 | 95°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 1996 | 71°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 1995 | 73°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 1994 | 76°F | 37°F | 0" | -- |
| 1993 | 70°F | 56°F | 0.17" | -- |
| 1992 | 75°F | 43°F | 0" | -- |
| 1991 | 69°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 1990 | 67°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 1989 | 69°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 1988 | 97°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 1987 | 67°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 1986 | 69°F | 45°F | 0" | -- |
| 1985 | 70°F | 39°F | 0" | -- |
| 1984 | 72°F | 42°F | 0.27" | -- |
| 1983 | 73°F | 47°F | 0" | -- |
| 1982 | 72°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 1981 | 72°F | 36°F | 0" | -- |
| 1980 | 69°F | 40°F | 0" | -- |
| 1979 | 80°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 1978 | 68°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 1977 | 68°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 1976 | 73°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 1975 | 86°F | 43°F | 0" | -- |
| 1974 | 95°F | 44°F | 0" | -- |
| 1973 | 81°F | 47°F | 0" | -- |
| 1972 | 69°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 1971 | 60°F | 40°F | 0.07" | -- |
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.