| 2023 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 9b: 25°F to 30°F | |
| 2012 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 9b: 25°F to 30°F | |
| 1990 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 9b: 25F to 30F | |
| Average First Frost Date: | December 1 - 10 | |
| Average Last Frost Date: | March 11 - 20 | |
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone: | Csb - Warm-Summer Mediterranean Climate | |
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| Current Drought Status: | Exceptional Drought | |
| Heat Zone Days: | Rare Over 86°F |
Annual Climate Data for ZIP Code 93457 - Santa Maria, CA | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 40 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 47 | 50 | 53 | 54 | 53 | 48 | 42 | 38 | 46 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 64 | 65 | 67 | 69 | 70 | 73 | 75 | 76 | 76 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 70 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 2.89 | 3.45 | 3.1 | .93 | .32 | .05 | .03 | .05 | .31 | .54 | 1.32 | 2.02 | 15.01 |