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San Diego County Weather Forecast

San Diego County weather: 71°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

🌙 71°F now🕔 12:12 AM local📅 Best: April, May, June, July, August, September and October👥 3.3 million

Risk assessment for San Diego County

Derived from the current forecast window - not an official warning.

Storm and wind1.3

Peak gusts of 9 mph and 0 thunderstorm days in the next 16 days.

Heavy rain and flooding0.1

Wettest single day forecast at 0,0 in, 0,0 in across the window. Flash flooding risk rises sharply above 50 mm in a day.

16-day forecast for San Diego County

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Fri, Aug 21🌥️ Fog86° / 67°1%8 mph8
Sat, Aug 22🌥️ Fog84° / 67°1%9 mph8
Sun, Aug 23☁️ Overcast85° / 74°1%10 mph8
Mon, Aug 24🌤️ Mainly clear86° / 75°1%10 mph8
Tue, Aug 25☀️ Clear sky86° / 76°1%9 mph8
Wed, Aug 26☀️ Clear sky77° / 73°2%10 mph8
Thu, Aug 27⛅ Partly cloudy79° / 73°1%13 mph8
Fri, Aug 28🌤️ Mainly clear80° / 73°1%8 mph8
Sat, Aug 29☁️ Overcast83° / 73°1%9 mph8
Sun, Aug 30☁️ Overcast82° / 74°0%9 mph8
Mon, Aug 31⛅ Partly cloudy77° / 71°0%9 mph8
Tue, Sep 1☁️ Overcast75° / 70°0%10 mph8
Wed, Sep 2☁️ Overcast79° / 69°10%10 mph8
Thu, Sep 3☁️ Overcast84° / 73°13%8 mph7
Fri, Sep 4🌦️ Light drizzle83° / 75°6% · 0,0 in10 mph6
Sat, Sep 5☀️ Clear sky-- / --17%--

What this means for San Diego County

Compared with normal

Today is warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 86°F is 8.6°F above the 78°F typical for this month.

Rain chance explained

Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.

Travel and driving

No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Worth knowing

Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.

Worth knowing

The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 47°F.

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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 71°F (21°C) with clear. Humidity is 91% and wind is 3 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 12:12 AM.

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 21, 2026 at 12:12 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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