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Santa Maria, CA
Full City Profile · California · Santa Barbara County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
109,880
Population
4,817/sq mi density
$84,617
Median Income
$26,772 per capita
$478,200
Home Value
$646,468 Zillow
$1,842
Median Rent
33.6% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
326 sunny days/yr
427
Violent Crime/100K
2,960 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$84,617 median income, 4.7% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$478,200 home value, $1,842/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
427 violent crimes/100K (12% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Santa Maria enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.9 inches. The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
51°F Jan (10°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 58.2°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 207 ft (63 m) |
| Area | 23.4 sq mi (60.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,817/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.9331°N, 120.4436°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Santa Barbara County County |
| Nearest Airport | San Luis Obispo County Regional (SBP) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0360 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 1.5 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.27 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.08 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 5.4 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 99.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 60.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 60.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very High |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very High |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.4 m (11 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1812 | S. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.4 m | 1 | 96 km |
| 1927 | S. CALIFORNIA | Earthquake | 1.8 m | — | 33 km |
| 1878 | S. CALIFORNIA | Meteorological | 1.0 m | 1 | 38 km |
| 1901 | MONTEREY BAY, N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 119 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 65°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 2.7 in |
Santa Maria has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 51°F in January to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 17.9 inches, with February being the wettest month (3.8") and July the driest (0.0").