|
Population:
1,223,400
Elevation:
40 feet above sea level
Land
Area: 324.3
feet
Location:
San Diego sits at the southwestern-most point of California, just
minutes from the border of Mexico
Time
Zone:
Pacific Time Zone (when it’s noon in San Diego, it’s 9am in New York
City and 10am in Chicago). San Diego observes Daylight Savings Time
from April - October
Weather:
|
|
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
|
Average temp. (°F) |
57.7 |
58.8 |
59.8 |
62.5 |
64.6 |
67.5 |
71.1 |
72.7 |
71.8 |
67.6 |
61.7 |
57.5 |
|
High temperature (°F) |
66.3 |
66.9 |
66.9 |
69.3 |
70.0 |
73.0 |
76.7 |
78.5 |
78.0 |
74.8 |
70.5 |
66.8 |
|
Low temperature (°F) |
48.9 |
50.7 |
52.7 |
55.5 |
59.1 |
62.0 |
65.3 |
66.8 |
65.5 |
60.4 |
52.8 |
48.2 |
|
Precipitation (in) |
2.3 |
2.1 |
2.3 |
0.8 |
0.2 |
0.1 |
0.0 |
0.1 |
0.2 |
0.5 |
1.1 |
1.3 |
Climate:
|
|
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
|
Days with precipitation |
7 |
6 |
7 |
5 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
4 |
6 |
|
Wind speed (mph) |
6.0 |
6.6 |
7.5 |
7.8 |
7.9 |
7.8 |
7.5 |
7.4 |
7.1 |
6.5 |
5.9 |
5.6 |
|
Morning humidity (%) |
72 |
74 |
76 |
76 |
78 |
81 |
82 |
83 |
81 |
77 |
73 |
71 |
|
Afternoon humidity (%) |
58 |
60 |
61 |
60 |
65 |
67 |
67 |
67 |
67 |
65 |
62 |
59 |
|
Sunshine (%) |
72 |
71 |
70 |
68 |
59 |
58 |
68 |
70 |
69 |
68 |
75 |
73 |
|
Days clear of clouds |
12 |
10 |
11 |
10 |
8 |
9 |
13 |
15 |
15 |
14 |
15 |
14 |
|
Partly cloudy days |
7 |
8 |
9 |
10 |
11 |
12 |
13 |
12 |
10 |
10 |
8 |
8 |
|
Cloudy days |
11 |
10 |
11 |
10 |
11 |
9 |
5 |
4 |
6 |
8 |
7 |
10 |
|
Snowfall (in) |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
Local
Seasons:
While summer
may be slightly busier than the other seasons in this most-desired
California city, there are not any real “slow seasons”. With perfect
weather year round and a host of attractions, adventures to be explored,
as well as fine dining; any time of year is perfect for a visit. The
afternoon humidity virtually never gets over 67%, making the climate
ideal for any type of activity. Summer is the warmest time of the year
yet the temperature rarely goes above 80 F in the day and stays
comfortably near 60 F at night. And there really isn’t much of
difference during the other three seasons. Winters are mild with an
average daily temperature near 60 F. Spring and fall bring the averages
into the 60’s F, making both day and night good times to see the sites
and enjoy the variety of entertainment available. Whether for business
or leisure, San Diego is waiting with warm sun and festive nights.
How to
Get There:
By Car
San Diego is
easily reached via Interstate Highway 5 from the north (Los Angeles),
Interstate 15 from the northwest (San Bernardino), and Interstate 8 from
the east (Yuma). The Mexican border is just south of the city.
By Air
San Diego
International Airport
619-400-2400
The airport
is located just minutes from the center of the city as well as close to
virtually all of the major attractions. It is served by many of the
national and internationally known airlines as well as certain local and
regional carriers.
Ground
Transportation:
All of the
major rental car companies, as well as taxis and limousine service are
available at the airport.
By Train
Amtrak
1050 Kettner
Blvd
San Diego, CA 92101
900-USA-RAIL
Greyhound
120 West
Broadway
San Diego, CA 92101
619-239-3266
How to
Get Around:
Like most
southern California cities, the best way to get around is by car; either
personal or rental. Rental cars are readily available at both the
airport as well as throughout the city.
There is
also Trolley service as well as local bus service in and around the
city. The trolley route is the 16 miles between the Mexican border and
the Santa Fe Depot in town.
619-234-1060
Call for
schedule and additional information
National
Holidays:
New Year’s
Day, January 1
Martin
Luther King, Jr. Day, the third Monday in January
President’
Day, the third Monday in February
Memorial
Day, the last Monday in May
Independence
Day, July 4
Labor Day,
the first Monday in September
Thanksgiving
Day, the fourth Thursday in November
Christmas
Eve and Christmas Day, December 24 and 25
New Year’s
Eve, December 31 |
