Weather · October
Santa Maria weather in October
Average highs of 75°F, lows of 50°F and 0.50 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.
October is Santa Maria’s 2nd warmest month, with average highs of 75°F and lows of 50°F. That is about the same as September, and 5° above the yearly average high.
- Average high
- 75°F
- Average low
- 50°F
- Precipitation
- 0.50 in
- Wet days
- 3
- Sunrise · sunset
- 7:07 AM · 6:27 PM
What to wear in October
- Mild days: dress in layers, with a light jacket or sweater for mornings and evenings.
What October weather is good for
What’s on in Santa Maria in October
Guides for this month: Halloween in Santa Maria.
See all upcoming events and school days off.
October compared with the months around it
Planning a trip? See the best time to visit Santa Maria and today’s forecast.
Questions
How hot does it get in Santa Maria in October?
Average highs are 75°F and average lows 50°F, for a daily mean of 62°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.
Does it rain in Santa Maria in October?
October averages 0.50 in of precipitation over about 3 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 7th wettest month of the year.
What time is sunset in Santa Maria in October?
Around mid-October the sun rises about 7:07 AM and sets about 6:27 PM, for roughly 11.3 hours of daylight.
Is October a good time to visit Santa Maria?
The mildest months for visiting are June, July, August. October is mild, with Halloween events.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Santa Maria Public Ap station (3.7 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for October 15 at the city’s coordinates.