NWS, American, European side by side around Santa Maria and nearby towns.Live rain radar →
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consensus of the three models
7-day forecast
where the models agree, and where they split
Santa Maria, CA is at its warmest in Aug (average highs near 80°F) and coldest in Feb (lows around 41°F), with roughly 23 in of precipitation across the year. Below, compare what NWS, American, European forecast for Santa Maria right now, and see exactly where they disagree.
Santa Maria climate by month
average daytime high and overnight low across a typical year
Jan
61°
43°
Feb
61°
41°
Mar
61°
43°
Apr
67°
46°
May
68°
48°
Jun
72°
51°
Jul
79°
53°
Aug
80°
54°
Sep
77°
55°
Oct
80°
53°
Nov
70°
47°
Dec
66°
45°
Common questions
What's the weather in Santa Maria today?
On this page we show what NWS, American, European each forecast for Santa Maria today, side by side and updated live. When all three agree the forecast is reliable; when they split, we flag it so you know the day is genuinely less certain.
Will it rain in Santa Maria today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from NWS, American, European for Santa Maria and flag the days where the models disagree on whether showers actually arrive, which is exactly when a single app can catch you out.
Which forecast is most accurate for Santa Maria?
No single model is always right. NWS, American, European each run their own physics, so we line all three up: when they agree the Santa Maria forecast is reliable, and when they split you should expect surprises. See our tested US accuracy scoreboard for how the models compare.
What is the warmest month in Santa Maria?
Aug is typically the warmest month in Santa Maria, with average highs around 80°F.
How cold does Santa Maria get?
The coldest month in Santa Maria is Feb, when overnight lows average about 41°F.
How much rain does Santa Maria get?
Santa Maria sees roughly 23 in of precipitation a year, with Feb usually the wettest month.
The forecasts Americans check
The two biggest apps keep their model a secret, so we can't show their numbers, only link you to them. The National Weather Service is public, so its data sits right in the comparison above.