Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA Metro Area has a warm-summer Mediterranean climate. Summers are generally sunny and dry with average temperatures in the mid 70s while winters tend to be mild and wet, with occasional cold spells. Average temperatures during the winter months range from the upper 40s to the low 60s. Rainfall in this region is moderate but highly variable throughout the year, ranging anywhere from one inch per month up to seven inches per month on average. Precipitation is usually concentrated in the winter months, though some areas may receive more during summer months. The Santa Maria-Santa Barbara area is known for its blue skies and plenty of sunshine throughout the year, making it an ideal place to escape from colder climates elsewhere.
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara Metro Area, California gets 18 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara Metro Area averages 0 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 285 sunny days per year in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara Metro Area. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara Metro Area gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 41 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 77 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 41
Rain: averages 18 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0 inches of snow a year