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Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Santa Maria Public Airport/Capt G Allan Hancock Field (KSMX)

Lat: 34.89408°NLon: 120.45212°WElev: 243.0ft.

Clear

57°F

14°C

Humidity 62%
Wind Speed SE 13 MPH
Barometer 29.99 in (1015.58 mb)
Dewpoint 44°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 15 Feb 09:00 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles E Santa Maria CA

Winter Storm Watch February 17, 09:00pm until February 19, 09:00am
High Wind Watch February 16, 06:00am until February 16, 06:00pm
Flood Watch February 16, 09:00am until February 16, 09:00pm
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  • Today

    Today: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 62. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 62 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain likely, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Breezy, with a south southeast wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 49 °F

    Rain Likely
    and Breezy

  • Washington's Birthday

    Washington's Birthday: Rain and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 57. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    High: 57 °F

    Rain and
    Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then rain likely. Low around 44. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 44 °F

    Rain and
    Breezy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 55 °F

    Rain Likely
    and Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain. Low around 42. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 42 °F

    Rain and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain likely, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 55. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 55 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 62. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain likely, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Breezy, with a south southeast wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Washington's Birthday
Rain and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 57. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Monday Night
Rain and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then rain likely. Low around 44. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tuesday
Rain likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Low around 42. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Wednesday
Rain likely, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 55. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Thursday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 56.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of rain. Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Friday
A slight chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
Friday Night
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Saturday
A slight chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles E Santa Maria CA
 34.96°N 120.31°W (Elev. 607 ft)
Last Update:
9:02 am PST Feb 15, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9am PST Feb 15, 2026-6pm PST Feb 21, 2026
 
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