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Oceanside, California Weather

August begins in scorching stillness. Day 43 of summer. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →

Oceanside weather forecast — hour by hour, 7-day outlook, NOAA radar

Oceanside, CA
Sunday, August 2 at 7:57 AM
70
°
Overcast
Feels like
77°
Humidity
95%
Wind
2 mph
Sunrise
11:03 PM
Sunset
12:47 PM
Oceanside, CA
Hour by hour · 24h
24-Hour ForecastOceanside, CA: 24-hour forecast. Temperatures range from 67 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit.
L 67°H 80°
Oceanside, CA
7-day forecast
  1. Today
    Aug 2
    Foggy
    —
    —
    80°69°—
  2. Monday
    Aug 3
    Foggy
    —
    —
    77°67°-3°
  3. Tuesday
    Aug 4
    Overcast
    —
    —
    84°65°+7°
  4. Wednesday
    Aug 5
    Overcast
    —
    —
    84°69°0°
  5. Thursday
    Aug 6
    Clear
    —
    —
    83°68°-1°
  6. Friday
    Aug 7
    Mostly Clear
    —
    —
    83°68°0°
  7. Saturday
    Aug 8
    Clear
    —
    —
    85°69°+2°
Oceanside, CA
Next 24 hours · Mild now
64°74°84°12p6p12a6anow 69°high 80°low 67°
Oceanside, CA
Anemometer · 24h winds · from true
NESW
From · True
W
262° · veering 82°
Direction
W
262°
Sustained
2
mph
Gust
2
mph
Peak 24h
9
avg 4 mph
Beaufort · 1 · LIGHT AIR
0
CALM
<1
1
LIGHT AIR
1–3
2
LIGHT BRZ
4–7
3
GENTLE BRZ
8–12
4
MOD BRZ
13–18
5
FRESH BRZ
19–24
6
STRONG BRZ
25–31
7
NEAR GALE
32–38
24h · sust vs gust · mph
avg 4 mph · pk 9 mph @ 12:00p
010MPHB1B2B3B4-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOWpk 101SUSTGUST
−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
A whisper of wind — leaves barely shift on the trees.
Oceanside, CA
Barometer · 24h pressure · mb
STORMRAINCHANGEFAIRDRY9901000101010201030
Pressure · mb
1001.9
-0.4 mb in 3h · steady · 29.59 inHg
Now
1001.9
mb
3h
-0.4
mb
12h
-0.1
mb
24h
-3.1
mb
Regime · RAIN
STORM
RAIN
CHANGE
FAIR
DRY
24h · Pressure · mb
range 1001–1005
9951000STORM|RAIN10051010RAIN|CHG1015CHG|FAIR10201025FAIR|DRY1030-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOW1004.61001.31001.3
Damp, unsettled regime — wet weather lingers nearby.
Oceanside, CA
Air quality
60
AQI
Moderate
→-1 in 6h

AQI 60 (Moderate), driven by PM2.5. AQI flat over the last 6 hours (within ±3 points). PM2.5 at 21.7 µg/m³ (AQI 74) with a 0.96 fine-to-coarse ratio and 2 mph wind — combustion smoke trapped in stagnant air, not road dust.

OK No precautions needed for the general population; unusually sensitive individuals may consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion.

PM 2.5DRIVERModerate
21.7μg/m³
PM 10Good
23μg/m³
NO₂Moderate
28μg/m³
OzoneGood
26μg/m³
UV IndexLow
0.3

What's driving it

PM × Wind × Precip

PM2.5 at 21.7 µg/m³ (AQI 74) with a 0.96 fine-to-coarse ratio and 2 mph wind — combustion smoke trapped in stagnant air, not road dust.

PM2.5/PM10
0.96
Wind
calm
Recent rain
0h in last 6h
Pattern
stagnant smoke

Trends

Seven days of AQI and PM2.5.

Hourly air-quality data from the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service, charted across the past and next several days. Dashed lines mark the AQI breakpoints at 50 (Good → Moderate) and 100 (Moderate → Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups).

7-DAY AQI TREND50100SUNMONTUEWEDTHUFRISATSUN7-DAY PM2.5 TREND · μg/m³300
Oceanside, CA
Sky cover · visibility · 24h
Cloud cover
100%
OVERCAST
100%0%−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Visibility
24.9mi
UNLIMITED
49 mi0 mi−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Earth · GOES-19 ABI
Full Disk · Visible · GeoColor
GOES-19 full disk Visible · GeoColor
True-color daytime, blue/IR sandwich at night
14:57 UTC · Oceanside, CA · NOAA NESDIS / STAR · up to 10848 px
Continental US · GOES-19 ABI
CONUS Sector · Visible · GeoColor
GOES-19 CONUS Visible · GeoColor
Daytime true-color, blue-light/IR sandwich at night
14:57 UTC · Oceanside, CA · NOAA NESDIS / STAR · 5-min cadence · up to 10000 px
Oceanside, CA
Satellite · infrared · animated
Oceanside, CA
Loading IR frames…
IR · cloud-top temp© RainViewer · Carto
Oceanside, CA
Almanac · Sunday, August 2
Red sky at night, sailor's delight.
Civil dawn
5:37 AM
Sunrise
11:03 PM
Daylight
13h 44m
Sunset
12:47 PM
Civil dusk
8:16 PM
Planting note
Sow fall peas. Start kale and collard seedlings for fall.
Oceanside, CA
The moon
Waning Gibbous
84% illuminated
Moonrise
9:34 PM
Moonset
9:58 AM
In sign
♓︎ Pisces
Oceanside, CA
Microseason
Aug 1–5

August begins in scorching stillness

plant
Jan 159% of the yearDec 31

Read this microseason across nine climate regions →

Oceanside at a glance

  • Today vs. normal: 70°F — typical for the season
  • Last frost: March 6 (climatological average for this latitude)
  • Microseason: Aug 1–5
  • Planting window: Sow fall peas. Start kale and collard seedlings for fall.

ZIP codes: 92054, 92056, 92057, 92058

16-Day Forecast — Oceanside

  1. Sun80°69°0%
  2. Mon77°67°0%
  3. Tue84°65°0%
  4. Wed84°69°1%
  5. Thu83°68°2%
  6. Fri83°68°1%
  7. Sat85°69°1%
  8. Sun84°69°2%
  9. Mon82°68°1%
  10. Tue83°68°1%
  11. Wed82°68°2%
  12. Thu83°67°3%
  13. Fri83°68°10%
  14. Sat84°69°3%
  15. Sun82°67°3%
  16. Mon81°67°3%

Forecast data from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0).

Live wind & temperature near Oceanside

Right now in the garden

Peak growing season

As of August 2, the growing season is at its peak — frost is months away. Continue succession-planting beans and summer squash. Start fall brassicas (broccoli, cabbage, kale) from seed indoors for transplanting in late summer.

Sun & seasons in Oceanside

Oceanside sits in San Diego County, where the year’s longest day runs 14h 21m of daylight and its shortest just 9h 57m — a swing of +4h 24m between the June and December solstices. Clocks spring forward on Sunday, March 8, 2026 and fall back on Sunday, November 1, 2026.

Los Angeles, the state’s largest city, lies about 88 miles to the NW. The nearest town Oceanside tracks is Escondido, roughly 15 miles to the ESE.

Air quality in Oceanside’s county has held roughly steady since 2020; its cleanest year on record was 2022 (median AQI 63). See the full air-quality history for Oceanside.

January 1–5: New year in coastal mist.January 6–10: Hills hold the winter cold.January 11–15: Light lengthens over wet earth.January 16–20: The green pulse quickens.January 21–25: Spring green spreads inland.January 26–31: Winter's grip releases.February 1–5: Fog lifts, flowers open.February 6–10: Blooms erupt across chaparral.February 11–15: Winter blooms at their peak.February 16–20: Rivers recede, flowers spread.February 21–25: Earth warms, flowers rush upslope.February 26–28: Spring advances on cool winds.March 1–5: Grass and trees bud and break.March 6–10: Insects wake and feed.March 11–15: Blossoms crown the hillsides.March 16–20: Monarch chrysalis emergence.March 21–25: Light overtakes dark at equinox.March 26–31: California poppy ablaze.April 1–5: Spring rain feeds the seedlings.April 6–10: Warblers flood the understory.April 11–15: Allen's hummingbirds in courtship dives.April 16–20: Coastal fog settles; sun breaks midday.April 21–25: Oak canopies full and green.April 26–30: Chaparral awakens after spring rains.May 1–5: Coastal wildflowers at their peak.May 6–10: Gray whales complete their migration north.May 11–15: Redwood coast in cool shade.May 16–20: Fog and sun in daily rhythm.May 21–25: Summer approaches; hills turn gold.May 26–31: Dry season begins; tule fog in valleys.June 1–5: Coastal fog thickens at dawn.June 6–10: California poppies fade as heat rises.June 11–15: Summer solstice light stretched thin.June 16–20: Bay laurel fragrance sweetens shade.June 21–25: Longest daylight, driest air.June 26–30: Fog banks mask the turning tide.July 1–5: Summer heat deepens across the valleys.July 6–10: Warm winds drive dryness inland.July 11–15: Pacific high settles in firmly.July 16–20: Young hawks take to the thermals.July 21–25: Peak fire season, peak heat.July 26–31: Chaparral poised for ignition.August 1–5: August begins in scorching stillness.August 6–10: Autumn's first cool breath arrives.August 11–15: Cool winds signal the turning year.August 16–20: Evening cicada chorus.August 21–25: Marine layer descent.August 26–31: Monarch staging begins.September 1–5: Fire season intensity.September 6–10: Dew on drying grasses.September 11–15: Raptor passage begins.September 16–20: Equinox descent.September 21–25: Ceanothus blooms again.September 26–30: Insects retreat below.October 1–5: Creeks begin to whisper.October 6–10: Santa Ana wind season.October 11–15: Wildflower anticipation.October 16–20: Chaparral embers glow.October 21–25: First atmospheric river looms.October 26–31: Rains return at last.November 1–5: Coast live oak leaves turn amber.November 6–10: California lilac blooms in winter light.November 11–15: First rain greens the chaparral.November 16–20: Coastal fog thickens as storms approach.November 21–25: Thanksgiving rains swell the valleys.November 26–30: Autumn's last breath yields to winter.December 1–5: December arrives, storms accelerate.December 6–10: Winter solstice season intensifies.December 11–15: Deep winter: rivers at flood stage.December 16–20: Winter salmon runs peak in northern rivers.December 21–25: Winter solstice: the sun turns.December 26–31: Year's end in wind and rain.🌱February 14 — First skunk-cabbage spathes thaw their way up☀️March 20 — Spring equinox — day and night balance🌸April 5 — Cherry blossoms peak in the parks🐦May 10 — Warbler migration peaks along the coast✨May 25 — First fireflies scout the meadows at dusk🌞June 21 — Summer solstice — longest day🦗July 25 — Peak cicada chorus in the afternoons🌊August 18 — Warmest sea-surface temperatures of the year🍂September 22 — Autumn equinox — the slow turn❄️October 25 — First widespread frost in the suburbs🍁November 10 — Peak leaf color across the Hudson Valley🌙December 21 — Winter solstice — longest night

Microseason · August 1–5

August begins in scorching stillness

Calm days dominate early August; temperatures peak; the entire ecosystem is in survival mode.

Day 214 of 365 · Wedge 43 of 72

The solar year drawn as a wheel of 72 five-day windows. Each wedge is one microseason; the four colored arcs mark winter, spring, summer, and autumn; the small icons sit at notable phenological events. The crimson pointer creeps clockwise as the year turns.

Planting calendar

MonthPlantHarvest
January——
February——
Marchlettuce, peas, spinach, radishes—
Aprillettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash—
Maytomatoes, peppers, beans, squashlettuce, peas, radishes
Junetomatoes, peppers, beans, squashlettuce, peas, radishes
July—tomatoes, beans, summer squash
August—tomatoes, beans, summer squash
September—tomatoes, beans, summer squash
Octoberfall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrotswinter squash, tomatoes (last)
Novemberfall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots—
December——

A year in weather

Oceanside's warmest month is August (~70°F mean) and its coldest is December (~53°F). Rainfall peaks in February (2.9 inches) and bottoms out in August (0.0 inches).

MonthMean tempPrecipRainy days
January54°2.4″3
February54°2.9″5
March56°1.7″3
April58°0.9″2
May62°0.3″1
June66°0.1″0
July69°0.1″0
August70°0.0″0
September69°0.1″0
October64°0.6″1
November57°0.8″2
December53°2.0″3

Regional context

Oceanside's climate, from NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 station normals, pairs 54°F Januarys with 69°F Julys — a 16°F swing. About 11.9 inches of precipitation falls over roughly 20 days a year.

Oceanside's moisture rides winter storm tracks: February brings 2.9 inches over 4.6 wet days, while August sees only 0.0 inches across 0.1 days in the dry warm season. That cool-season-wet pattern aligns Oceanside with places like Vista, CA, Camp Pendleton South, CA and Carlsbad, CA.

Oceanside rarely sees a hard freeze — its coldest month sits near 53°F — so planting spans most of the calendar. Heat peaks in August around 70°F, which confines cool-season crops to the shoulders of summer. Across Oceanside, elevation and tree cover drive a 4-7°F spread in Oceanside's overnight lows.

Similar climates: Vista, CA, Camp Pendleton South, CA, Carlsbad, CA, Bonsall, CA, Lake San Marcos, CA.

Naturalist notes

California poppies begin their spring bloom across Oceanside's coastal areas in late March.

Allen's hummingbirds return from their winter range in April, establishing territories along the coastline.

Frequently asked

When does it freeze in Oceanside?
In Oceanside, expect the last spring frost near mid-March; Oceanside's first autumn frost comes around mid-December.
What is the rainy season in Oceanside?
Rainfall in Oceanside peaks in February near 2.9 inches, out of about 12 inches annually.
What is the warmest month in Oceanside?
On average August tops the year in Oceanside at about 70°F.
What is the coldest month in Oceanside?
The coldest stretch in Oceanside falls in December, around 53°F on average.
When can I start a vegetable garden in Oceanside?
Hardy spring crops go in near mid-March in Oceanside; tender peppers and squash wait 10–14 days.
How many rainy days does Oceanside get?
Oceanside records around 20 days of measurable precipitation annually.
What hardiness zone is Oceanside?
With December around 53°F, Oceanside's zone reflects that minimum — the USDA ZIP map confirms Oceanside's band.
What is the 10-day forecast for Oceanside?
Oceanside's extended outlook — daily high and low temperatures and precipitation chances for each upcoming day — is in the daily forecast above.
Will it rain this week in Oceanside?
See this week's day-by-day rain chances for Oceanside in the daily forecast above, and the next 24 hours in the hourly chart.
What is the weather like right now in Oceanside?
Current conditions for Oceanside and the next 24 hours — temperature, precipitation chance, and wind by the hour — are in the hourly forecast chart above.
How often is the Oceanside forecast updated?
The Oceanside forecast on this page is built from Open-Meteo weather-model data and refreshes regularly through the day.
When are sunrise and sunset in Oceanside?
Today's sunrise and sunset times for Oceanside are in the Almanac section above, along with civil dawn, civil dusk, and day length. Day length is longest near the summer solstice and shortest near the winter solstice.
How accurate is the weather forecast for Oceanside?
The next few days in Oceanside's forecast are the most reliable; accuracy declines beyond about a week as weather-model uncertainty grows.

Climate

In Oceanside, California, the hot-summer Mediterranean climate runs from about 54°F in January to 69°F in July, a 15°F seasonal range.

In a typical year Oceanside records about 12 inches of precipitation on around 20 days.

Oceanside's 15°F range, set by its 33.2°N position, drives frost timing and what thrives in Oceanside.

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ZIP codes in Oceanside

  • 92058
  • 92054
  • 92057
  • 92056
  • 92049
  • 92051
  • 92052
  • 92068

Climate normals from the Open-Meteo Climate API. Köppen approximation from NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Regions. See methodology for data sources, editorial rules, and corrections. Maintainer: Brian Tighe.