A Historic Weekend of Weather for San Diego

This is the third straight day of record heat for San Diego, and it hasn’t even been close. 

Sunday’s previous record high of 80 degrees was history before the clock even struck 10:00am.

Saturday’s record high of 83° at Lindbergh Field had stood since 1951. We beat it before noon.

In fact, Saturday’s high of 90 degrees is the seventh hottest March day on record dating back to 1874. And it was the first time we've hit 90 degrees in March in more than a decade. The all-time record for hottest day in March is 99 degrees, set on March 29th, 1879.

All over the county, records have been falling. Chula Vista hit 94° on Saturday, shattering the previous mark by 16 degrees. Vista and Alpine also broke records. And that’s the story all over the Southern California right now. In Santa Ana, Saturday’s high temperature eclipsed a mark that has been on the books since 1926!

And while, the heat should gradually subside by mid-week, we are looking at another week without any rain. After a promising start to the rainy season back in November and December, San Diego has been parched.

Since January 1st, we have only received 1.39 inches of rain at Lindbergh Field. That’s about a third of normal, and most of it came within a two day period during our last storm. Barring an unexpected miracle March finish, we are looking at another year with below normal rainfall. That will make five in a row.

During warm weather, be sure to stay hydrated and wear sunscreen. If you are visiting the beach, familiarize yourself with the rules and safety procedures and check with lifeguards for the safe and unsafe places to go in the water. Seasonal towers will be manned a week early

Rattlensnacks tend to come out during warmer weather, too. If you spot a rattlesnake on your property, calmly back away from the critter and leave it alone. Then, call San Diego's Department of Animal Services for assistance in safely removing the snake. If you’re bitten by a rattlesnake, immediately call 911 and remove any constricting clothing or accessories like rings or watches.

Residents of unincorporated areas of San Diego County or the cities of Carlsbad, Del Mar, Encinitas, San Diego, Santee or Solana Beach can call DAS at (619) 236-2341 to report a rattlesnake sighting. All other residents can call the animal control agency for their respective city.

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