Despite expiring heat warnings, hot temperatures stretch into weekend for San Diego
Aug 28, 2026
Despite expiring heat warnings Friday night, hot weather will continue through the weekend for San Diego County.
Temperatures closer to average for this time of year are expected this weekend after a heat advisory for the coast and an extreme heat warning for the rest of the county expires at 8
p.m. Friday, according to NBC 7 meteorologists. Last week, high temperatures were around 10-15 degrees above normal.
Despite the cool down, temperatures will still be hot for much of the weekend.
“By Sunday, high temperatures will finally return to normal, though the humidity will keep minimum temperatures around 5 degrees above normal,” the NWS said.
Those seeking relief at the beach may be met with some of the warmest ocean temperatures in recorded history. Thursday’s sea bottom temperature tied for the hottest ever recorded on that date at the Scripps Pier La Jolla. The 76.6-degree water were nearly 10 degrees above average, according to Scripps Institution of Oceanography data.
Relief is coming on Monday when temperatures are expected to be below average for this time of year, according to the NWS. By mid-week, there may even be some rain from Tropical Storm Karina.
How to Stay Cool on Hot Days
Cool Zones are open throughout San Diego County and can help keep San Diegans cool. “Cool zones” are free air-conditioned sites where people can gather to beat the heat together.
See the nearest location near you below:
If you can’t make it to a cool zone, HHSA has other tips for people, particularly older adults, to stay cool on hot days. The agency recommends:
Avoiding physical activity during the day and pacing yourself. Instead, plan your exercise between 4 and 7 a.m., typically the coolest part of the day.
Staying indoors as much as possible. The coolest floors are the lowest floors. Keep your shades and blinds closed as much as possible with your windows slightly open.
Taking a cold shower.
Wearing lightweight, light-colored and loose clothes.
Never leaving children or pets inside vehicles, even with the windows cracked.
Drinking more fluids than usual. Water is best and alcohol or caffeine can make the heat’s effects worse.
Find many more tips here.
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