San Diego Toasty In February As Breezy Afternoons Roll In

San Diego woke up today to clear skies and a brisk start, with San Diego International Airport reporting about 46°F early this morning. Sunshine will take it from there, pushing afternoon highs into the low 70s, with north winds of 5 to 15 mph and gusts up to 25 mph. For late February, it is a notably mild run of weather, so expect warm afternoons paired with cool, jacket-worthy mornings.

A broad ridge of high pressure is set to linger over the region through the week, nudging overnight lows into the low 50s along the coast and sending daytime highs into the low to mid 70s through midweek. Inland valleys and the deserts will run hotter, with weather models showing the lower deserts having a solid shot at reaching 90°F by Wednesday, while mountain slopes climb into the 50s and 60s, according to the National Weather Service San Diego.

Afternoon Winds Pick Up

North to northwest winds of 5 to 15 mph this afternoon will strengthen through the usual wind-prone passes and canyons, where gusts could reach 25 mph or more. Inland relative humidity is expected to dip into the 10 to 20 percent range through Tuesday, which means vegetation can dry out quickly, and fire weather concerns will be elevated. Later in the week, winds should ease, and a bit of onshore flow is expected to creep back in.

Coast, Surf And Commute

No marine hazards are anticipated through Friday, so local beaches should stay free of any major swell issues, though rip currents may still pop up at popular spots. It is worth giving conditions a quick check before heading into the water. For drivers, clear mornings will transition into sunny, breezy afternoons, so sunglasses and a light jacket for the evening commute would not be a bad idea. You might also want to secure lightweight patio furniture or trash bins if the gusts kick up, according to the National Weather Service.

Looking Ahead

Toward the end of the week, the ridge is expected to weaken, allowing the marine layer to redevelop and keeping coastal highs closer to the 60s, while interior areas stay warmer. The warmest stretch still looks to be Friday and Saturday, with coastal highs near the mid-70s and inland highs in the upper 70s to mid-80s. No watches or warnings are in effect today.