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Templeton, CA vs Santa Maria, CA

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Highlights

On average, there are 280 sunny days per year in Santa Maria. Templeton averages 292 sunny days per year. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Santa Maria, California gets 16.5 inches of rain, on average, per year. Templeton, California gets 19.1 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38.1 inches of rain per year.

Santa Maria averages 0 inches of snow per year. Templeton averages 0.1 inches of snow per year. The US average is 27.8 inches of snow per year.

Weather Highlights

Santa Maria, California
Summer High: the July high is around 76.4 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 39.2
Rain: averages 16.5 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0 inches of snow a year

Templeton, California
Summer High: the July high is around 88.6 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 36.2
Rain: averages 19.1 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0.1 inches of snow a year

BestPlaces Comfort Index
Santa Maria

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Santa Maria is 8.8 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in California.

8.8 / 10
August, July and September are the most pleasant months in Santa Maria, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

Templeton

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Templeton is 8.3 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in California.

8.3 / 10
May, October and June are the most pleasant months in Templeton, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

Today's Weather - Templeton, CA

1 AM PST

Mostly Clear

50°F

DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
OvernightMostly Clear44° / 66°NW 5 mph
Monday NightPatchy Fog42° / 68°WNW 5 to 15 mph
Tuesday NightMostly Clear43° / 75°NW 0 to 15 mph
Wednesday NightMostly Clear47° / 77°NNW 0 to 10 mph
Thursday NightMostly Clear49° / 73°SW 0 to 10 mph
Friday NightPatchy Fog47° / 72°WSW 0 to 10 mph
Saturday NightMostly Clear46° / 77°NW 0 to 15 mph
Today's Weather - Santa Maria, CA

1 AM PST

Patchy Fog

51°F

DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
OvernightPatchy Fog49° / 65°NW 5 mph
Monday NightPatchy Fog then Cloudy50° / 63°NW 5 to 15 mph
Tuesday NightPatchy Fog47° / 68°WNW 0 to 20 mph
Wednesday NightPatchy Fog49° / 68°NNW 0 to 15 mph
Thursday NightPatchy Fog50° / 67°NW 0 to 10 mph
Friday NightPatchy Fog51° / 65°WNW 0 to 10 mph
Saturday NightPatchy Fog51° / 68°NW 5 to 15 mph
Average Monthly High / Low (°F)
MonthTempleton, CASanta Maria, CA
January61° / 36°64° / 39°
February63° / 39°65° / 41°
March66° / 41°66° / 43°
April71° / 42°69° / 44°
May78° / 47°71° / 47°
June84° / 50°74° / 50°
July89° / 54°76° / 53°
August89° / 53°78° / 53°
September86° / 51°78° / 52°
October78° / 45°76° / 48°
November68° / 39°70° / 43°
December60° / 35°64° / 38°
Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Templeton / Santa Maria
MonthHot DaysFreezing DaysRainy DaysSnowy Days
January0 / 010 / 48 / 70 / 0
February0 / 05 / 29 / 80 / 0
March0 / 02 / 18 / 80 / 0
April1 / 11 / 04 / 40 / 0
May5 / 10 / 02 / 20 / 0
June10 / 10 / 01 / 10 / 0
July15 / 10 / 00 / 00 / 0
August16 / 10 / 00 / 00 / 0
September12 / 20 / 01 / 10 / 0
October4 / 21 / 03 / 30 / 0
November0 / 06 / 15 / 50 / 0
December0 / 012 / 58 / 70 / 0
August is the hottest month for Templeton with an average high temperature of 88.9°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in California. In Templeton, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Templeton are May, October and June.

August is the hottest month for Santa Maria with an average high temperature of 77.6°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in California. In Santa Maria, there are 6 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Santa Maria are August, September and July.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Templeton with an average of 35.1°. This is colder than most places in California.

December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Santa Maria with an average of 38.3°. This is about average compared to other places in California.

In Templeton, there are 61.8 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in California.

In Santa Maria, there are 9.9 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in California.

In Templeton, there are 37.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in California.

In Santa Maria, there are 12.6 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in California.

In Templeton, there are 0.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in California.

In Santa Maria, there are 0.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in California.

January is the wettest month in Templeton with 4.1 inches of rain, and the driest month is June with 0.0 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 59% of yearly precipitation and 1% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 19.1 inches in Templeton means that it is about average compared to other places in California.


January is the wettest month in Santa Maria with 3.4 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 0.0 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 57% of yearly precipitation and 1% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 16.5 inches in Santa Maria means that it is about average compared to other places in California.

February is the rainiest month in Templeton with 9.1 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 0.2 rainy days. There are 47.9 rainy days annually in Templeton, which is about average compared to other places in California. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 51% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 2% chance of a rainy day.

February is the rainiest month in Santa Maria with 8.2 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 0.3 rainy days. There are 46.0 rainy days annually in Santa Maria, which is less rainy than most places in California. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 48% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 3% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 0.1 inches in Templeton means that it is snowier than most places in California.

There is rarely any recorded snowfall in Santa Maria, ranking it as one of the least snowy places in California.
December is the snowiest month in Templeton with 0.1 inches of snow, and no months of the year have significant snowfall.

Any measurable snowfall is a rare occurance in Santa Maria.

DID YOU KNOW?

Many people confuse Weather and Climate, but they are different. Weather refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, while Climate refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a long period of time.

Weather, more specifically, refers to how the atmosphere behaves and its effects on life and human activities. Most people think of Weather in terms of what can be observed: temperature, humidity, precipitation, and cloudy/sunny conditions. Weather conditions constantly change on a minute-to-minute basis.

Climate is a record of the average weather conditions for a given place over a long period of time, often referred to as Climate Normals. A 30-year period of record is a common requirement to be considered a Climate Normal.

Reviews for Templeton    2 Reviews
Jill · Sherman Oaks, CA
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Hi. I'd like to know if you still feel the same way about living in Broomfield. I went there this past July to check it out (along with Lafayette, Boulder (can't  More

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NC For Me · Apex, NC
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Over 16 years ago

Apex is perfect for what you are looking for. It's close enough to Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill to find a job and Cary the next town over, is a little more expensive but  More

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Jill · Sherman Oaks, CA
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Over 16 years ago

Hi. I'd like to know if you still feel the same way about living in Broomfield. I went there this past July to check it out (along with Lafayette, Boulder (can't  More

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NC For Me · Apex, NC
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Over 16 years ago

Apex is perfect for what you are looking for. It's close enough to Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill to find a job and Cary the next town over, is a little more expensive but  More

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