Santa Maria
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Santa Maria month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Santa Maria are typically May, June and July, with average daytime highs around 25–26°C. September is usually the warmest month (average high 30°C), July the coldest (average low 15°C), and December the wettest (about 241 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.1 | 18.6 | 201 | 10.2 |
| February | 26.3 | 18.5 | 211 | 10.3 |
| March | 26.4 | 18.6 | 141 | 10.3 |
| April | 26.0 | 18.0 | 91 | 10.6 |
| May | 25.5 | 16.5 | 17 | 10.7 |
| June | 25.2 | 15.7 | 5 | 10.6 |
| July | 25.4 | 15.3 | 0 | 10.8 |
| August | 27.7 | 17.0 | 8 | 11.0 |
| September | 29.8 | 19.2 | 25 | 11.3 |
| October | 28.9 | 19.5 | 119 | 10.7 |
| November | 26.4 | 18.4 | 224 | 9.7 |
| December | 26.2 | 18.6 | 241 | 9.8 |
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01 · OverviewSanta Maria, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Santa Maria took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Santa Maria
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Santa Maria
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Santa Maria
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Santa Maria
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Santa Maria
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Santa Maria
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Frequently Asked Questions about Santa Maria
Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.
01 · Q&AWhere is Santa Maria located and what are its coordinates?
Santa Maria is situated in Brazil at geographic coordinates -16.0310, -48.0293 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Santa Maria?
Santa Maria has a recorded population of approximately 116,622 and observes the America/Sao_Paulo time zone (BRL).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Santa Maria?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Santa Maria include pt-BR, es, en, fr, and the circulating currency is BRL.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Santa Maria?
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