Escondido, California Weather History

California, United States  •  45 yrs data 📍 33.1285°N, 117.0634°W
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Quick Climate Facts

(1981 – 2025)
Hottest Month
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Aug
Avg 79°F
Min 55.7°F
Max 102.2°F
Coldest Month
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Jan
Avg 53.8°F
Min 34.2°F
Max 73.4°F
Wettest Month
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Feb
73 mm
Driest Month
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Jun
2 mm
Most Humid
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Mar
66%
Least Humid
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Aug
46%
Highest Ever
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110.8°F
Sep 2020
Lowest Ever
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26.6°F
Dec 1990
Monthly Climate Data
Month 🌤️ High Low Avg Humid % Rain (mm) Wind (m/s) Solar (kWh/m²)

Showing average climate conditions across 45 years (1981–2025)

🌍 Weather in Escondido Across Seasons

❄️ Winter in Escondido

January is Escondido's coldest month, with average lows reaching 34.2°F.
🌡️ December to February (avg)  ·  34.7°F74.7°F

🧥 Light layers are sufficient — this Mild Winter stays cool without prolonged hard freezes.

☀️ Summer in Escondido

Summer temperatures in Escondido peak in August, climbing to 102.2°F.
🌡️ July to September (avg)  ·  54.3°F101.1°F

🌤️ Limit midday outdoor exposure and stay hydrated — this is an intense Hot Summer.

🌧️ Rainiest Period in Escondido

Escondido sees its highest rainfall in February, receiving approximately 73 mm of precipitation.
🌧️ January to March (avg)  ·  up to 73 mm

☔ Rainfall is spread across the year with no sharply defined wet season.

📅 Monthly Averages

🌡️ Temperature Patterns

Monthly averages · 1981–2025 climate normals · °F

🌡️ Escondido Monthly Temperature Guide

Aug is the hottest month in Escondido, with average highs reaching 102.2°F, while Jan is the coldest with lows dropping to 34.2°F.

Temperatures rise steadily from spring, peak in Aug, and gradually decline through fall into winter.

These seasonal patterns offer comfortable conditions year-round, with warm summers and mild winters.

🌧️ Rainfall Distribution

Monthly rainfall · 1981–2025 seasonal trends · mm/month

💨 Humidity & Wind Speed

Monthly averages · 1981–2025

💧 Rainfall & Humidity in Escondido

Escondido receives its highest rainfall in Feb, while humidity peaks in spring.
🌧️ Wettest: Feb — 73 mm ☀️ Driest: Jun — 2 mm

💧 Humidity peaks at 66% in Mar · annual avg 57%

🌍 Climate Summary

Avg Annual Temp:66°F
Avg Annual Rainfall:357 mm
Avg Humidity:57%
Data Period:1981 – 2025

Escondido Climate Overview

Escondido has a warm subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters.

Temperatures peak in Aug and drop to their lowest in Jan, while rainfall is highest during winter months.

Humidity remains moderate throughout the year, especially in spring, creating warm and dry conditions.

📈 Yearly Trends

The warmest year in Escondido's recorded history was 2014 (avg: 69.1°F), while the coldest year was 1982 (avg: 63.5°F), based on annual average temperatures.

📊 Key Climate Trends

🌡️ Annual Temperature Trend

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Average annual high/low · Last 10 years · °F

Escondido's temperatures has remained relatively stable over the past decade. The highest recorded temperature reached 110.8°F in Sep 2020, while the lowest dropped to 26.6°F in Dec 1990.

🌧️ Annual Precipitation

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Total annual precipitation · Last 10 years · mm/year

Annual rainfall in Escondido shows noticeable variation. Rainfall varies year-to-year without a clear long-term trend.
📋 Yearly Climate Data Overview

🔥 hottest  ·  ❄️ coldest  ·  🌧️ wettest

Year Min Temp Avg Temp Max Temp Rainfall (mm) Avg Humidity Avg Wind

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hottest month in Escondido?
Based on 45 years of data (1981–2025), Aug is typically the hottest month in Escondido, California, with average high temperatures around 102.2°F.
What is the coldest month in Escondido?
Jan is the coldest month in Escondido, with average low temperatures around 34.2°F.
What is the rainiest month in Escondido?
Feb receives the most rainfall with approximately 73 mm, while Jun is the driest with 2 mm.
What was the highest temperature ever recorded in Escondido?
The highest recorded temperature was 110.8°F in Sep 2020. This is part of the historical record spanning 1981–2025.
What was the lowest temperature ever recorded in Escondido?
The lowest recorded temperature was 26.6°F in Dec 1990.
How many years of data does this page cover?
This page covers 45 years of climate data from 1981 to 2025. As new data is added to the database the page automatically reflects the updated coverage.
How much sunlight does Escondido get?
Escondido receives the most sunlight in Jul with an average solar radiation of 7.25 kWh/m²/day. This solar radiation data, sourced from NASA POWER, is useful for solar energy planning, agriculture, and understanding seasonal sunshine availability in California.
Where does this weather data come from?
All climate data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite and model data. It provides monthly averages for temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind speed, and solar radiation.

📚 Data Source

All weather data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction of Worldwide Energy Resources), a NASA project providing solar and meteorological data for renewable energy, building efficiency, and agricultural research.

Parameters included:
  • Temperature (Min, Max)
  • Precipitation
  • Relative Humidity
  • Wind Speed
  • Solar Radiation
Data specifications:
  • Resolution: Monthly
  • Spatial: 0.5° × 0.625°
  • Source: MERRA-2
  • Coverage: 1981–2025
  • Years: 45