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Here’s how fall will feel
SD Fall Hiking
We love a fall hike in SD. | Photo via Monica Garske + SDtoday
We know the question on your mind, San Diegans — when’s it going to cool down? Thanks to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Climate Prediction Center, we know what temperatures and precipitation trends to expect in our city for September, October, and November.

While exact weather conditions typically can’t be predicted more than a week in advance, here’s a seasonal outlook to help you prepare for what fall will bring.

Reminder: The first day of fall is on Sept. 23, 2023.

SD NOAA Fall 2023 Map San Diego

Autumn is near, weather you like it or not.

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Map via NOAA

🌡️ Temperature
Think warm. This fall, San Diego has a 40-50% chance of temperatures leaning higher than normal.

🌨️ Precipitation
Our city is expected to experience typical seasonal precipitation this autumn.

☀️ Drought
NOAA is forecasting drought conditions will be kept at bay this fall. January-May 2023 made for the wettest year to date in San Diego County over the past 129 years, and also — how ‘bout that Hilary?

Dancin’ in September
San Diegans know temperatures are still warm, averaging a high of 76.6° with a relative humidity of 68%. Ocean temps are nice, too, averaging 66.7° — the second warmest month for the sea in SD. The UV index remains high, so use sun protection and limit your exposure to those rays.

Oh hay, October
San Diego averages a high temperature of 73.2° in October, and rain falls for ~3.4 days. The sea temps take a dip, averaging 65.1° — but beach days (maybe sans swimming) are still on the horizon along the coast with the most.

Nice November
Flannel and flip-flops, anyone? The average daytime high is a pleasant 68.5° and a cool 57.4° at night — perfect hiking and sleeping weather. November is the least humid month with 59% relative humidity, and it rains for an average of 5.1 days.
Asked

The most wonderful time of year to get out and explore the city is…
A. Spring
B. Summer
C. Fall
D. Winter
Your seasoned thoughts, please
 
Events
Wednesday, Sept. 6
  • “Under the Moon, an Art Exhibition” | Through Saturday, Sept. 16 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | The San Diego Watercolor Society, 2825 Dewey Rd., Liberty Station | Free | Juried by award-winning artist Angela Chang, this exhibition features 95 ready-to-hang paintings for sale.
  • San Diego Padres vs. Philadelphia Phillies | Wednesday, Sept. 6 | 1:10 p.m. | Petco Park, 100 Park Blvd., San Diego | $30-$114 | It’s a daytime game — sunscreen and your finest SD hat should cover it.
  • Cirque du Soleil: Corteo | Through Sunday, Sept. 10 | Times vary | Pechanga Arena, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd., San Diego | $39-$160 | This acrobatic spectacular follows a “corteo” — or cortege in Italian — a festive parade imagined by a clown.
Thursday, Sept. 7
  • Ocean Alley | Thursday, Sept. 7 | 8 p.m. | The Observatory North Park, 2891 University Ave., San Diego | $85 | The Australian psychedelic band takes a trip to San Diego.
  • Del Mar Racing | Through Sunday, Sept. 10 | Times vary | Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. | $10 | It’s the final stretch of the seaside track’s summertime run — play the ponies through this weekend.
Friday, Sept. 8
  • Ska vs. Metal | Friday, Sept. 8 | 6-11 p.m. | The Che Cafe, 1000 Scholars Dr., La Jolla | $12 | It’s a simple question — which genre rocks harder?
Saturday, Sept. 9
  • San Diego Yoga Festival | Saturday, Sept. 9 + Sunday, Sept. 10 | 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m. | Portwood Pier Plaza, 10 Evergreen Ave., Imperial Beach | $15-$37 | Breathe in a weekend of holistic health and fun in the sun with yoga, community activities, and shopping.
  • Del Mar Wine & Food Festival Grand Tasting | Saturday, Sept. 9 | 12-4 p.m. | Surf Sports Park, 14989 Via De La Valle, Del Mar | $225-$925 | The inaugural, celeb-driven food fest culminates with this grand event featuring dishes from well-known chefs and 200+ wine, beer, and spirits purveyors.
  • The Garden Party at San Diego Botanic Garden | Saturday, Sept. 9 | 4-8 p.m. | San Diego Botanic Garden, 300 Quail Gardens Dr., Encinitas | $300 | The garden’s biggest annual fundraiser features botanical beauty, food, drinks, and live entertainment.
  • Mike Epps | Saturday, Sept. 9 | 8 p.m. | Harrah’s Resort SoCal - The Events Center, 777 Harrah’s Rincon Way, Valley Center | $50+ | The Emmy Award-winning actor and comic brings his stand-up tour to SoCal.
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News Notes
Coming Soon
  • Tuetano Taqueria — the buzzy birria spot at Old Town Urban Market — is moving to downtown Chula Vista. Chef Priscilla Curiel’s Michelin-recognized eatery is headed to 216 Third Ave., where it’ll share a space with Mujer Divina coffeehouse. Tuetano’s final day in Old Town is Sat., Sept. 30. (Eater San Diego)
Trending
  • Um, No. 5 — seriously? A study by Real Estate Witch ranked San Diego the fifth best city for tacos in the US, and we are shook. The rankings factored the number of taco restaurants per 100,000 residents and average Yelp rating, among other things. The top spot went to Austin. (USA Today)
Edu
  • According to Forbes, UC San Diego and SDSU are among the top 25 public colleges in the US in 2023. Offering 100+ undergraduate majors, UC San Diego came in strong at No. 3, while SDSU landed at No. 16. Both universities earned top marks for their focus on research. (Forbes)
Community
  • San Diego Unified School District — the largest local school district — is offering free breakfast and lunch to all students this academic year through the Universal Meals Program. Some schools may require families to fill out meal applications to comply with state regulations. (Times of San Diego)
Legacy
  • Watchin’ the sun bake. Jimmy Buffet died on Sept. 1, but he’ll forever hold a special place in the hearts of local Parrotheads. The icon’s final full-length concert of his career was at Snapdragon Stadium on May 6, 2023. His newest Margaritaville Hotel opened in downtown San Diego last month. (Rolling Stone)
Sports
  • Go off, Wave FC. With a win over the Houston Dash last weekend — and this incredible goal from midfielder Jaedyn Shaw — San Diego Wave FC is in first place in the NWSL standings. The team will play their next home game at Snapdragon Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 16.
Arts
  • San Diego Ballet has dropped its 2023-2024 schedule. Its upcoming season features five classical ballet shows, including “Sleeping Beauty” at Joan B. Kroc Theatre on Friday, Oct. 20 + Saturday, Oct. 21, and “The Nutcracker” at The Magnolia on Saturday, Dec. 16.
Plan Ahead
  • Feelin’ lucky? The Little Italy Association will host Casino di Piazza on Friday, Sept. 15, 7-11 p.m., a 21+, black-tie event that transforms Piazza della Famiglia into an outdoor “Italian casino experience.” Proceeds will benefit the association’s ongoing maintenance of the piazza; snag your early bird tickets.
Older Adults
  • Could you help cultivate an intergenerational garden for locals over and under 60 years old? The county is looking for ways to enhance existing community gardens and provide healthy nutrition education and activities for all. Fill out this form by this Friday, Sept. 8, with your ideas.
Finance
  • A Banksy got everyday investors 32% returns? You read that right. Thousands of investors are smiling all the way to the bank thanks to the fine-art investing platform Masterworks. Investors have benefited from 16 sales with returns including 13.9%, 27.3%, and 35.0%. Interested? SDtoday readers can skip the waitlist and join.†*
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Fun Fact

🍌 The true banana boat

Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal on San Diego Bay is all ‘Doled’ up
SD Dole Fresh Fruit Company at Tenth Avenue Terminal Port of San Diego
It’s big business for Dole on San Diego Bay, that’s for sure. | Photo via Monica Garske + SDtoday
The views along San Diego Bay are bananas — especially along the Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal near the Hilton San Diego Bayfront.

Did you know? Dole Fresh Fruit Co. leases the floating space, receiving 50,000 containers of bananas and other fruits and vegetables annually at the Port of San Diego from ports in Peru, Guatemala, Ecuador, and Costa Rica.

As the largest importer of bananas in North America, experts report the company discharges 2 billion individual bananas and 16 million pineapples in San Diego alone.

The Port of San Diego became Dole’s entry point to the West Coast in 2002 — and the biz will be here a while. Last year, Dole rolled out more electric freight vehicles to load and unload fruit at the terminal.

That means on any given day, you can spot Dole’s cargo and container ships bustling about the bay. The sight always stops us in our tracks.
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Fun Fact
  • Looking for a new coffee, candle, or moisturizer? We’ve got you covered. Shop some of Six & Main’s new arrivals. There’s something for everyone.
Drink
  • The internet’s favorite tumbler — the 40-oz. Stanley Quencher — is in stock in cute colors like pool, jade, and orchid.
Health
Wellness
  • It doesn’t get more luxurious than the Drowsy sleep mask, which is silky smooth on skin and completely light-blocking for the deepest sleep.
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The Wrap
 
Monica Garske headshot

Today’s edition by:
Monica
From the editor
My pal Michael posted these gorgeous photos of Presidio Park to our Instagram feed the other day, and I got a little teary-eyed. This is the exact spot where my husband proposed in 2007 — with gorgeous views of San Diego and local history all around.

Like I excitedly explained to Michael, “His knee dropped right on that brick floor!” Oh, sweet memories.
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