San Diego, California – Cool air brushes the coast early, but sunlight quickly changes the feel. Pavement dries, shadows sharpen, and warmth builds faster than expected for early February.
California starts the day calm and dry, with temperatures climbing rapidly by late morning. According to the National Weather Service, San Diego warms from the mid-50s early to near 80 degrees later today under partly sunny skies. Winds stay light, allowing heat to linger into the afternoon before easing after sunset.
This quick warm-up sets the tone for the next several days. Friday cools slightly, with highs in the upper 60s as clouds drift through. By Saturday, sunshine returns and highs rebound near 68, then push higher inland. Sunday turns noticeably warmer again, topping out in the mid-70s, feeling more like early spring than mid-winter.
While Southern California enjoys steady warmth, meteorologists continue tracking a powerful arctic blast across the Midwest and Northeast. Snow squalls, dangerous wind chills, and power-disrupting winds dominate that pattern. The contrast highlights how sharply the jet stream remains split this week.
Locally, impacts stay minimal but noticeable. Morning chill gives way to warm afternoons, increasing dehydration risk for outdoor plans. Evening temperatures drop quickly, especially inland. Drivers should remain alert for patchy fog late Sunday night into early Monday, particularly along coastal routes and low-lying roads.
Looking deeper into the 6–10 day window, national outlooks suggest above-normal temperatures expanding eastward. Signs of spring appear possible late next week, even as winter refuses to fully release the northern tier.
Heading out this weekend? Let us know how warm it feels where you are.
Five-Day Outlook for San Diego, California
- Today: Partly sunny, highs near 80.
- Friday: Mostly cloudy, cooler, highs near 68.
- Saturday: Sunny, highs near 68.
- Sunday: Sunny and warmer, highs near 75.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, slight shower chance late, highs near 72.
