Contents
- Weather in October
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in October
- Average pressure in October
- Average wind speed in October
- Average humidity in October
- Average rainfall in October
- Average rainfall days in October
- Average daylight in October
- Average sunshine in October
- Average sunshine days in October
- Average UV index in October
- Average cloud cover in October
- Average visibility in October
Weather in October
Temperature
With October's arrival, Santa Maria's weather records an average high-temperature of a still warm 74.8°F (23.8°C), marking little difference from September's 79.2°F (26.2°C). In the month of October, Santa Maria's average low-temperature falls to a moderate 56.8°F (13.8°C).Humidity
With an average relative humidity of 58%, October is the least humid month in Santa Maria.Rainfall
In Santa Maria, during October, the rain falls for 2.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 43.9 rainfall days, and 6.93" (176mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in October is 11h and 17min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 6:45 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 6:08 pm PDT.
Sunshine
In October, the average sunshine is 7.6h.UV index
In Santa Maria, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 in October interprets into the following recommendations:
Undertake precautions - Obligation exists to protect against skin and eye damage. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly.
Frequently asked questions
What are October temperatures in Santa Maria?
What is the least humid month in Santa Maria?
What is the average humidity in October in Santa Maria?
How much does it rain in Santa Maria in October?
What is the average length of the day in October in Santa Maria?
When are sunrise and sunset in October in Santa Maria?
How many hours of sunshine does Santa Maria have in October?
What is the UV index reading in October in Santa Maria?
Average temperature in October
Santa Maria, CA
- Average high temperature in October: 74.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (61.9°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 56.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is September (59.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (46.6°F).
Average pressure in October
Santa Maria, CA
- Average pressure in October: 29.97"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June, August and September (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
Santa Maria, CA
- Average wind speed in October: 6.3mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and May (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.1mph).
Average humidity in October
Santa Maria, CA
- Average humidity in October: 58%
The month with the highest relative humidity is March (68%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (58%).
Average rainfall in October
Santa Maria, CA
- Average rainfall in October: 0.31"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (1.5").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June and August (0.04").
Average rainfall days in October
Santa Maria, CA
- Average rainfall days in October: 2.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (7.9 days).
The months with the least rainy days are June and August (0.8 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Santa Maria, CA
- Average daylight in October: 11h and 2min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in October: 7h and 4min
The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in October
Santa Maria, CA
- Average sunshine days in October: 27.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is August (29.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (21.3 days).
Average UV index in October
Santa Maria, CA
- Average UV index in October: 5
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 4).
Average cloud cover in October
Santa Maria, CA
- Average cloud cover in October: 11
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 26).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 6).
Average visibility in October
Santa Maria, CA
- Average visibility in October: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
Santa Maria, California, USA
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