Santa Maria Weather in October

What's the weather like in Santa Maria (California) in October 2025?

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

October is in the fall / autumn in Santa Maria and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

Santa Maria weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 23.3°C 73.9°F
Nightly temperature 8.9°C 48°F
Average temperature 16.1°C 61°F
Daily sunshine 8.7 hrs
Avg rainfall 13 mm 0.5 ins
Rainy days 2 days
Sea temperature 17°C 62.5°F
Humidity 74%
Windspeed 10.1kph 6 mph

On average October is the 6th driest month of the year in Santa Maria with around 13mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.

October temperatures in Santa Maria

Santa Maria average temperature in October

October rainfall

Santa Maria average rain in October

October hourly sunshine

Santa Maria average rain in October

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 October 2025.

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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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