Santa Maria Weather in January

What's the weather like in Santa Maria (California) in January 2024?

The climate in Santa Maria during January can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

January is in the winter in Santa Maria and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 4°C (38°F) is normal.

Santa Maria weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 17.3°C 63.1°F
Nightly temperature 3.5°C 38.3°F
Average temperature 10.4°C 50.7°F
Daily sunshine 6.5 hrs
Avg rainfall 64 mm 2.5 ins
Rainy days 7 days
Sea temperature 13.9°C 57°F
Humidity 67%
Windspeed 9.4kph 6 mph

On average January is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Santa Maria with around 64mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Santa Maria

Santa Maria average temperature in January

January rainfall

Santa Maria average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Santa Maria average rain in January

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Santa Maria in January 2024.

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Santa Maria weather stats

Santa Maria weather statistics
Hottest month: August 23.7°C 74.7°F
Driest month: July 1mm 0ins
Sunniest month: April 10.9hrs
Coldest month: January 17°C 62.6°F
Wettest month: February 72mm 2.8ins
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