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San Diego County Weather Forecast

San Diego County weather: 86°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

☀️ 86°F now🕔 5:21 PM local📅 Best: April, May, June, July, August, September and October👥 3.3 million

Next 48 hours

Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.

6 PM☀️84°1%5 mph
7 PM🌙79°1%5 mph
8 PM☁️75°1%3 mph
9 PM☁️73°1%2 mph
10 PM☁️72°1%3 mph
11 PM☁️71°1%3 mph
12 AM☁️71°1%3 mph
1 AM☁️70°1%2 mph
2 AM☁️69°1%3 mph
3 AM☁️69°1%2 mph
4 AM☁️69°1%3 mph
5 AM☁️69°1%3 mph
6 AM☁️69°1%4 mph
7 AM☁️69°1%3 mph
8 AM☁️71°1%2 mph
9 AM☁️75°1%3 mph
10 AM☁️75°1%7 mph
11 AM☁️78°1%7 mph
12 PM☁️78°1%7 mph
1 PM☁️78°1%8 mph
2 PM☁️78°0%8 mph
3 PM☁️77°0%8 mph
4 PM☁️76°1%7 mph
5 PM☁️75°0%6 mph
6 PM☁️73°1%6 mph
7 PM☁️70°1%5 mph
8 PM🌙69°1%3 mph
9 PM🌥️68°1%3 mph
10 PM🌥️68°1%3 mph
11 PM☁️68°1%3 mph
12 AM☁️68°1%2 mph
1 AM☁️67°1%3 mph
2 AM☁️68°1%2 mph
3 AM🌥️67°1%2 mph
4 AM🌥️67°1%1 mph
5 AM🌥️66°1%2 mph
6 AM🌥️66°1%1 mph
7 AM🌥️67°1%2 mph
8 AM☁️68°1%3 mph
9 AM☁️74°1%4 mph
10 AM☁️80°1%5 mph
11 AM83°1%6 mph
12 PM☀️85°1%8 mph
1 PM☀️85°1%8 mph
2 PM☀️84°1%9 mph
3 PM☀️84°1%8 mph
4 PM☀️84°1%7 mph
5 PM☀️84°1%7 mph

Best time to go outside today

7 AM - 10 AM · comfort score 9.5/10

The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best.

Weather in San Diego County right now

☀️
86°F
Clear sky · feels like 91°F
Humidity55%
Wind5 mph WNW
Gusts6 mph
UV index2.5 · Low
Cloud cover4%
Pressure1007 hPa
VisibilityGood · 9 mi
Air quality76 · Moderate
Sunrise6:19 AM
Sunset7:20 PM
Moon🌕 Full moon · 97%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 5:21 PM, Aug 26 local time.

Active alerts for San Diego County

⚠️Beach Hazards Statement · Moderate
Beach Hazards Statement issued August 26 at 1:42PM PDT until August 27 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
Issued by NWS San Diego CA
⚠️Heat Advisory · Moderate
Heat Advisory issued August 26 at 12:00PM PDT until August 28 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
Issued by NWS San Diego CA

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Frequently asked questions

Where is San Diego County?

San Diego County is a county in California. Its coordinates are 32.7157, -117.1611. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in San Diego County right now?

It is currently 86°F (30°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 55% and wind is 5 mph.

When is the best time to visit San Diego County?

April, May, June, July, August, September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in San Diego County, which has a Mediterranean climate. January, February and March are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is San Diego County in?

San Diego County observes America/Los_Angeles (UTC-07:00). The local time is 5:21 PM.

How many people live in San Diego County?

San Diego County has a population of approximately 3.3 million.

What is the nearest airport to San Diego County?

The closest airports are San Diego International Airport (SAN), 2 mi away, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 111 mi away and Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), 259 mi away.

What are the top things to do in San Diego County?

Popular options include Coronado Beach, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, Disneyland Resort, Joshua Tree National Park, Santa Monica State Beach and Hollywood Sign.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-counties) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
Official alertsUS National Weather Service.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 26, 2026 at 5:21 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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