San Diego Weather Forecast
San Diego weather: 74°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Risk assessment for San Diego
Derived from the current forecast window - not an official warning.
16 dry days, 0 days above 90°F and humidity at 79%. Hot, dry and windy together is what drives fire spread.
Light haze overhead right now. Aerosol readings cannot separate wildfire smoke from dust, so treat this as a haze signal, not a fire confirmation.
Air quality and pollen in San Diego
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Health and safety today
| Skin and UV | No protection needed for most skin types. |
|---|---|
| General | Conditions are comfortable for most people, including children and older adults, with normal clothing. |
Active alerts for San Diego
Heat Advisory issued August 26 at 3:20AM PDT until August 28 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
Issued by NWS San Diego CA
Beach Hazards Statement issued August 26 at 2:26AM PDT until August 27 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
Issued by NWS San Diego CA
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Frequently asked questions
Where is San Diego?
San Diego is a city in California. Its coordinates are 32.7157, -117.1611. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in San Diego right now?
It is currently 74°F (23°C) with clear. Humidity is 79% and wind is 3 mph.
When is the best time to visit San Diego?
April, May, June, July, August, September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in San Diego, which has a Mediterranean climate. January, February and March are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is San Diego in?
San Diego observes America/Los_Angeles (UTC-07:00). The local time is 3:43 AM.
How many people live in San Diego?
San Diego has a population of approximately 1.4 million.
What is the nearest airport to San Diego?
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?
Popular options include Coronado Beach, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, Disneyland Resort, Joshua Tree National Park, Santa Monica State Beach and Hollywood Sign.
What places are in San Diego?
San Diego covers 2 places in this atlas, including San Diego International Airport and Coronado Beach.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-us) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather Service. |
| Method | Scores, 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 3:43 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
