Santa Maria Weather in November (1981–2025)

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November at a Glance in Santa Maria

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
18.8°C
Avg Low
❄️
11.0°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
14.9°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
38 mm
Avg Humidity
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69%
Avg Wind
🌬️
2.9 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
3.4
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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-0.8°C
temp difference
🌤️Mild afternoons🌤️Cool mornings☁️Cloudier skies🌦️Some rain🍃Light winds😊Comfortable humidity

Santa Maria November Weather Overview

November is one of the cooler months of the year in Santa Maria, with average highs near 18.8°C and lows around 11°C (mean 14.9°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 38 mm of rainfall and 69% relative humidity across the period.

Santa Maria November Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

November is one of the cooler months of the year in Santa Maria. Across 45 years of records, the warmest November in Santa Maria was 2018 — when the month averaged 17°C — while the coldest was 1994 at 11.8°C. Typical November days reach 18.8°C with nights near 11°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.3°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp13.7°C→15.0°C+1.3°C
Max Temp17.3°C→18.9°C+1.6°C
Min Temp10.2°C→11.1°C+0.9°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

11.0°C–12.5°C1 yr (2%)
12.5°C–14.0°C11 yr (24%)
14.0°C–15.5°C14 yr (31%)
15.5°C–17.0°C19 yr (42%)

Santa Maria November Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

November is about average for rainfall in Santa Maria, averaging 38 mm of rainfall. The wettest November on record was 1997 with 123 mm, while the driest was 1992 at 0 mm.

Santa Maria November Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Santa Maria during November averages 69%. The most humid November was 2001 at 79%, and the least humid was 1989 at 55%.

Santa Maria November Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

November receives about 3.4 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Santa Maria. The sunniest November was 2000 at 3.8 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2001 at 2.8.

Santa Maria November Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Santa Maria during November is 2.9 m/s. The windiest November was 1983 at 3.8 m/s, while the calmest were 2007 and 2013 at 2.4 m/s.

What November Feels Like in Santa Maria

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Cool
Morning
🌞
Mild
Afternoon
🌆
Cool
Evening
Rain chanceLow
Outdoor comfort★★★★★

How November Ranks in Santa Maria

🥶6th coolest month of the year
🌧️5th wettest month of the year
☀️10th sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

Explore Santa Maria Weather by Month

Santa Maria November Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp14.4°C14.9°C14.7°C15.4°C15.0°C+0.6°C
Avg High18.3°C18.8°C18.6°C19.2°C19.0°C+0.7°C
Avg Low10.5°C10.9°C10.8°C11.6°C11.0°C+0.5°C
Avg Rain52 mm37 mm32 mm35 mm38 mm-14 mm

Extreme November Records in Santa Maria

🔥Warmest November29.7°C2012
🧊Coldest November2.6°C1994
🌧️Wettest November123 mm1997
🏜️Driest November0 mm1992
🌬️Windiest November3.8 m/s1983

Key Insights for November

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November temperatures in Santa Maria have risen by about 1.3°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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November has ranged from a record low of 2.6°C (1994) to a record high of 29.7°C (2012).

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Rainfall in November is about average for rainfall, averaging 38 mm, with a wettest year of 123 mm.

Is November a Good Time to Visit Santa Maria?

A good time to visit Santa Maria

November is a good time to visit Santa Maria, with days averaging 18.8°C and nights around 11°C (mean 14.9°C, close to Santa Maria's yearly average) and moderate rainfall. August and September are marginally more temperate, but November still suits most travellers.

See Santa Maria's complete weather history All 12 months side by side, 1981–2025 records, annual trends and long-term averages in one place. View full history →

Santa Maria Weather in November — In Depth

☀️ November climate overview

November is one of the cooler months of the year in Santa Maria, with average highs near 18.8°C and lows around 11°C (mean 14.9°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 38 mm of rainfall and 69% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in November

November averages 38 mm of rainfall in Santa Maria, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest November on record saw 123 mm (1997), and the driest just 0 mm (1992). Humidity sits around 69% and average wind speed is 2.9 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 3.4 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How November has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average November temperatures have risen by about 1.3°C. Daytime highs moved from 17.3°C to 18.9°C and overnight lows from 10.2°C to 11.1°C over the same span.
November Weather in Santa Maria, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202519.1°C15.7°C12.2°C26.0°C9.1°C116 mm79%2.7 m/s2.9
202417.5°C13.8°C10.0°C21.8°C7.0°C49 mm70%2.8 m/s3.4
202320.3°C16.3°C12.3°C26.3°C9.0°C18 mm68%2.8 m/s3.5
202217.2°C13.1°C9.0°C20.3°C6.7°C32 mm67%2.9 m/s3.6
202120.5°C16.2°C11.9°C26.0°C9.0°C4 mm71%2.6 m/s3.6
202019.1°C14.9°C10.7°C27.7°C6.4°C10 mm63%3.1 m/s3.6
201919.7°C15.8°C11.9°C25.9°C6.8°C57 mm64%2.6 m/s3.2
2018 🔥20.8°C17.0°C13.2°C26.4°C10.1°C65 mm64%2.7 m/s3.4
201719.9°C16.1°C12.3°C25.7°C9.2°C5 mm73%2.7 m/s3.3
201619.6°C15.7°C11.8°C26.6°C7.0°C42 mm72%2.9 m/s3.5
201518.5°C14.4°C10.4°C25.4°C5.9°C29 mm64%3.4 m/s3.7
201419.8°C16.2°C12.6°C24.5°C10.1°C9 mm69%2.5 m/s3.3
201319.3°C15.5°C11.7°C23.9°C9.9°C10 mm66%2.4 m/s3.5
201219.5°C15.8°C12.0°C29.7°C7.1°C35 mm70%3.1 m/s3.1
201117.5°C13.8°C10.1°C23.3°C7.4°C53 mm69%3.1 m/s3.4
201017.6°C13.8°C10.0°C28.1°C3.7°C40 mm67%3.1 m/s3.4
200918.5°C14.4°C10.3°C24.3°C7.2°C3 mm67%2.8 m/s3.6
200820.2°C16.3°C12.4°C27.8°C9.6°C40 mm70%3.1 m/s3.4
200720.0°C15.6°C11.2°C26.4°C7.6°C2 mm64%2.4 m/s3.2
200619.5°C15.3°C11.1°C26.7°C5.7°C12 mm67%3.3 m/s3.5
200519.4°C15.5°C11.5°C25.7°C5.8°C30 mm66%2.7 m/s3.4
200416.8°C13.4°C9.9°C20.8°C3.5°C26 mm76%2.8 m/s3.3
200316.7°C13.3°C9.9°C21.4°C6.2°C35 mm74%2.8 m/s3.2
200219.5°C15.6°C11.7°C25.6°C9.7°C83 mm67%2.6 m/s3.2
200118.4°C14.8°C11.3°C23.7°C6.2°C86 mm79%3 m/s2.8
200016.7°C12.6°C8.5°C20.4°C4.9°C2 mm72%3.1 m/s3.8
199918.3°C14.6°C10.9°C25.5°C5.8°C36 mm74%2.8 m/s3.4
199816.9°C13.2°C9.5°C19.4°C7.7°C70 mm77%3.4 m/s3.4
1997 🌧️19.3°C16.1°C13.0°C28.2°C9.1°C123 mm73%3.1 m/s3.2
199618.0°C14.4°C10.8°C23.6°C5.8°C58 mm75%3.1 m/s3.2
199521.3°C16.9°C12.6°C24.7°C9.3°C1 mm67%2.6 m/s3.3
1994 ❄️15.6°C11.8°C8.0°C22.0°C2.6°C44 mm67%3.4 m/s3.6
199319.3°C15.3°C11.4°C26.6°C6.4°C26 mm60%2.9 m/s3.4
199219.6°C15.4°C11.2°C23.1°C7.1°C0 mm63%3 m/s3.4
199120.0°C15.5°C11.0°C26.7°C4.8°C7 mm58%3.1 m/s3.6
199019.9°C15.4°C11.0°C26.7°C5.8°C5 mm57%2.9 m/s3.5
198921.4°C16.5°C11.6°C25.5°C7.4°C8 mm55%2.7 m/s3.5
198817.8°C13.9°C10.0°C24.5°C6.7°C25 mm72%3.2 m/s3.3
198718.3°C14.4°C10.6°C23.8°C7.1°C31 mm73%3 m/s3.3
198620.5°C16.0°C11.5°C23.8°C7.8°C17 mm58%2.9 m/s3.5
198516.5°C12.7°C9.0°C25.0°C4.7°C90 mm68%3.3 m/s3
198416.6°C13.0°C9.5°C24.0°C5.0°C64 mm73%3.3 m/s3.1
198317.6°C14.1°C10.5°C25.2°C6.4°C67 mm74%3.8 m/s—
198217.8°C14.2°C10.6°C22.7°C6.8°C121 mm67%3.2 m/s—
198118.2°C14.7°C11.2°C25.2°C6.2°C42 mm74%2.6 m/s—

Actual recorded November data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

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Santa Maria November Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Santa Maria in November?▼

The average high in November is around 18.8°C with lows near 11°C (mean 14.9°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Santa Maria in November?▼

November averages 38 mm of rainfall in Santa Maria, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 123 mm in 1997.

What was the hottest November on record in Santa Maria?▼

The hottest November reached 29.7°C in 2012. The coldest dipped to 2.6°C in 1994.

Has November in Santa Maria gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average November temperatures have risen by about 1.3°C. Daytime highs moved from 17.3°C to 18.9°C and overnight lows from 10.2°C to 11.1°C over the same span.

Is November a good time to visit Santa Maria?▼

November is one of the cooler months of the year in Santa Maria and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 18.8°C daytime highs and 11°C at night.

Is November the coldest month in Santa Maria?▼

Not quite — November is the 6th coolest month in Santa Maria, averaging 14.9°C.

What should I pack for Santa Maria in November?▼

For November in Santa Maria, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 18.8°C and lows of 11°C.

Is Santa Maria humid in November?▼

Relative humidity in November averages 69% — moderately humid.

How windy is Santa Maria in November?▼

Average wind speed in November is 2.9 m/s. The windiest November on record averaged 3.8 m/s (1983).

Which November had the most rainfall in Santa Maria?▼

The wettest November on record was 1997 with 123 mm. On average, November sees 38 mm.

Where does this November weather data come from?▼

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

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Explore how the weather in Santa Maria behaves each November, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for November specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.