Santa Maria, CA
California · Records since 1906–2026
Records for August 11
🔥 Record High
August 11, 1965
+15° from 74° normal❄ Record Low
August 11, 1919
-13° from 55° normalAll-Time Records — Santa Maria
Top 10 Record Highs — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 89°F | August 11, 1965 |
| 2 | 88°F | August 11, 1935 |
| 3 | 82°F | August 11, 1998 |
| 4 | 82°F | August 11, 1984 |
| 5 | 82°F | August 11, 1922 |
| 6 | 82°F | August 11, 1907 |
| 7 | 81°F | August 11, 2018 |
| 8 | 81°F | August 11, 1960 |
| 9 | 81°F | August 11, 1958 |
| 10 | 80°F | August 11, 1983 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 42°F | August 11, 1919 |
| 2 | 46°F | August 11, 1918 |
| 3 | 46°F | August 11, 1907 |
| 4 | 47°F | August 11, 1912 |
| 5 | 48°F | August 11, 1939 |
Heat Wave Summary — Santa Maria
threshold: 79°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date125 of 221 days with data were above the 1991–2020 normal high for their date.
Days ≥ 90°F Per Year
1906–2026Average Daily High by Decade
Full year · complete decades only
Longest Heat Waves — Santa Maria
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Sep 17, 2015 – Oct 2, 2015 | 16 | 99°F (Sep 24) | 86°F | 59°F |
| 2 | May 26, 1912 – Jun 10, 1912 | 16 | 88°F (Jun 2) | 82°F | 49°F |
| 3 | Sep 8, 1912 – Sep 22, 1912 | 15 | 87°F (Sep 19) | 83°F | 60°F |
| 4 | Sep 1, 1984 – Sep 14, 1984 | 14 | 99°F (Sep 9) | 87°F | 60°F |
| 5 | Jul 16, 2006 – Jul 29, 2006 | 14 | 90°F (Jul 23) | 83°F | 59°F |
| 6 | Sep 14, 1939 – Sep 24, 1939 | 11 | 106°F (Sep 22) | 94°F | 62°F |
| 7 | Jun 30, 1985 – Jul 10, 1985 | 11 | 104°F (Jul 8) | 89°F | 58°F |
| 8 | Aug 9, 1984 – Aug 19, 1984 | 11 | 88°F (Aug 17) | 82°F | 60°F |
| 9 | Oct 19, 1965 – Oct 28, 1965 | 10 | 100°F (Oct 22) | 92°F | 49°F |
| 10 | Oct 6, 2015 – Oct 15, 2015 | 10 | 94°F (Oct 13) | 86°F | 59°F |
Heat Waves Per Year
Warm Summer Nights (Jun–Aug)
Nights where the overnight low exceeded the 1991–2020 normal low
Above-Normal Summer Nights Per Year
Average June–August Low by Decade
Overnight lows · complete decades only
Precipitation
Actual vs. 1991–2020 full-month and full-season normals
Monthly Precipitation — Last 24 Months
Blue = actual · dashed line = monthly normal
Annual Precipitation Per Year (1970–2026)
Blue = above average · tan = below average · gold = 2026 (partial)
Heavy Rain Days Per Year (≥ 1.0")
Compare year-to-year changes in days with heavy rainfall (≥ 1.0")
Month in Review — July 2026
Average temperature · July 2026
53rd-warmest month on record
12th-warmest July of 114 on record
+1.3° vs. 64.0° average (1991–2020)95°F Milestone
Santa Maria reached 95°F in 2026 — the first time it hit 95°F since 2023 (3 years).
Average July Temperature by Year
1906–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1910 | 69.1°F |
| 2 | 1985 | 68.7°F |
| 3 | 2015 | 68.6°F |
| 4 | 2014 | 68.5°F |
| 5 | 1984 | 67.4°F |
| 6 | 2018 | 67.3°F |
| 7 | 1911 | 67.2°F |
| 8 | 2006 | 67.2°F |
| 9 | 1983 | 66.1°F |
| 10 | 1909 | 65.9°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | September 1984 | 71.8°F |
| 2 | September 2015 | 71.3°F |
| 3 | September 1983 | 70.0°F |
| 4 | August 2015 | 69.2°F |
| 5 | July 1910 | 69.1°F |
| 6 | August 1983 | 68.8°F |
| 7 | October 2015 | 68.7°F |
| 8 | July 1985 | 68.7°F |
| 9 | October 2014 | 68.6°F |
| 10 | July 2015 | 68.6°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Maria, CA | 65.2°F | 12th of 114 |
| Bakersfield, CA | 85.3°F | 43rd of 126 |
| Oxnard, CA | 70.3°F | 3rd of 100 |
| Camarillo, CA | 70.4°F | 9th of 102 |
| Hanford, CA | 82.1°F | 31st of 117 |