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San Diego

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Updated Tuesday, September 15, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Would you visit or live in San Diego?

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Should I visit San Diego?

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  • Latest air-quality reading is not elevated

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: San Diego month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in San Diego are typically June, July and October, with average daytime highs around 22–24°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 26°C), January the coldest (average low 9°C), and January the wettest (about 74 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January17.68.9748.6
February18.19.1569.1
March18.010.56410.1
April19.812.42110.9
May20.114.11311.0
June22.316.0211.7
July24.418.2212.3
August25.518.9811.6
September25.318.21410.7
October24.015.2149.9
November21.211.7369.3
December18.39.4548.2

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What is being reported around San Diego

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Current local index

People and places shaping San Diego

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Research updated Saturday, September 12, 2026
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Past and future events in San Diego

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Past · documented context

Previously

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Current public leadership

  • Todd Gloria

    Wikidata currently records this person as San Diego's head of government. American politician from California.

People associated with this place

No person with a direct, sourced association to San Diego has been verified yet.

Historical figures

No historical figure has been extracted from reliable context for San Diego yet.

Local business and employers

  • Jack in the Box

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in San Diego. American fast-food restaurant chain.

  • Qualcomm

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in San Diego. American global semiconductor company.

  • Convair

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in San Diego. 1943-1996 aerospace manufacturer.

  • General Atomics

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in San Diego. American aerospace and defense company.

  • San Diego FC

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in San Diego. Soccer team based in San Diego, California, USA.

Newspapers and local media

  • KGTV

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in San Diego. Channel 10 television station in San Diego, California.

  • Gay and Lesbian Times

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in San Diego. Newspaper in San Diego, California.

  • KSKT-CD

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in San Diego. Television station in San Diego.

  • San Diego CityBeat

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in San Diego. Newspaper.

  • KSDX-LD

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in San Diego. Television station in California, United States.

Buildings and landmarks

  • San Diego Air & Space Museum

    Wikidata places this site in San Diego. Museum in San Diego, California.

  • Old Town San Diego State Historic Park

    Wikidata places this site in San Diego. San Diego, California, NRHP-listed.

  • Reuben H. Fleet Science Center

    Wikidata places this site in San Diego. Science museum and planetarium in San Diego, United States.

  • Timken Museum of Art

    Wikidata places this site in San Diego. Art museum in California, United States.

  • Hepner Hall

    Wikidata places this site in San Diego. Building in San Diego State University California, United States; the oldest and most recognizable building on campus.

  • John Muir College

    Wikidata places this site in San Diego. Residential college at the University of California San Diego.

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01 · Overview

San Diego, in brief

San Diego is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How San Diego took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting San Diego

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in San Diego

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in San Diego

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in San Diego

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for San Diego

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08 · Questions

Questions about San Diego

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Atlas FAQ Desk

Frequently Asked Questions about San Diego

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

Where is San Diego located and what are its coordinates?

San Diego is situated in United States at geographic coordinates 32.7157, -117.1647 with an elevation of 20 meters above sea level.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of San Diego?

San Diego has a recorded population of approximately 1,404,452 and observes the America/Los_Angeles time zone (USD).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in San Diego?

Official and commonly spoken languages in San Diego include en-US, es-US, haw, fr, and the circulating currency is USD.

04 · Q&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for San Diego?

Today's Atlas provides continuous tracking for San Diego, featuring real-time weather conditions, daylight cycles, local geographic signals, and verified daily briefs.