Santa Maria, CA All-Time Weather Extremes
The most extreme temperature, precipitation, and snowfall ever recorded in Santa Maria, from NOAA daily weather observations.
| Temperature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Record High | 109.9°F (43°C) | June 20, 2008 |
| Record Low | 19.9°F (-7°C) | January 2, 1976 and December 7, 1978 |
| Lowest High | 42.9°F (6°C) | December 21, 1990 |
| Highest Low | 71°F (22°C) | September 2, 2017 |
| Highest Mean | 88.5°F (31°C) | September 2, 2017 |
| Lowest Mean | 35.0°F (2°C) | December 22, 1990 |
| Precipitation | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 3.46" (87.9 mm) | March 20, 2011 |
| Max in One Month | 11.78" (299.2 mm) | January 1995 |
| Least in One Month | 0.00" (0.0 mm) | July 1977 |
| Max in One Year | 28.26" (717.9 mm) | 1998 |
| Least in One Year | 2.99" (76.0 mm) | 2013 |
| Period of Record | ||
| Temperature | January 1, 1970 – August 1, 2026 | |
| Precipitation | January 1, 1970 – August 1, 2026 | |
| Snowfall | January 1, 1970 – August 31, 2013 | |
Note: Records compiled from NOAA GHCN-Daily observations at SANTA MARIA PUBLIC AP (4 mi from Santa Maria, CA). Quality-flagged readings are excluded. Monthly and annual totals require substantially complete reporting for “least” records.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Santa Maria, CA?
The all-time record high in Santa Maria, CA is 109.9°F (43°C), set on June 20, 2008.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Santa Maria, CA?
The all-time record low in Santa Maria, CA is 19.9°F (-7°C), set on January 2, 1976 and December 7, 1978.
What is the most rain Santa Maria, CA has ever had in one day?
The most precipitation recorded in one calendar day near Santa Maria, CA is 3.46 inches, on March 20, 2011.
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