KSAN METAR
Current observed weather at San Diego International (SAN · KSAN), San Diego, CA, elevation 17 ft. Reported 5 Nov 2026 1351Z, decoded below with the past 24 hours of observations. · Open on the map
All of San Diego International — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherMETAR observed 5 Nov 2026 1351Z
VFRMETAR KSAN 051351Z 00000KT 10SM FEW027 17/14 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP144 T01670139
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the report.
Remarks
3 groups after RMK, decoded per FMH-1 §12.7Routine station data: sea level pressure 1014.4 hPa, temperature 16.7°C, dew point 13.9°C.
| Code | Meaning | Kind |
|---|---|---|
| SLP144 | Sea level pressure 1014.4 hPa | Measurement |
| T01670139 | Temperature 16.7°C, dew point 13.9°C | Measurement |
| AO2 | Automated station with a precipitation sensor | Station |
What it says
| Field | Value | What that means |
|---|---|---|
| Flight category | VFR | Visual flight rules — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility greater than 5 SM. |
| Wind | Calm | Direction is degrees true, as reported. |
| Visibility | 10+ SM | 10 SM is the maximum an automated US station reports; it means 10 or greater. |
| Ceiling | Unlimited | No broken, overcast or obscured layer reported. |
| Sky | Few at 2,700 ft AGL | — |
| Temperature | 17°C (62°F) | — |
| Dewpoint | 14°C (57°F) | — |
| Temp/dewpoint spread | 3°C | The margin before the air reaches saturation. |
| Altimeter | 29.96 inHg | Set this in the Kollsman window; it is the field’s current sea level pressure setting. |
All 24 stored observations time · category · wind · visibility · ceiling · temp
| Time | Category | Wind | Visibility | Ceiling | Temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1451Z | VFR | 040° at 4 kt | 10+ SM | 4,500 ft | 18°C |
| 1551Z | VFR | Calm | 10+ SM | Clear | 20°C |
| 1651Z | VFR | 150° at 4 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | 21°C |
| 1751Z | MVFR | Variable at 5 kt | 10+ SM | 2,900 ft | 22°C |
| 1851Z | VFR | 290° at 7 kt | 10+ SM | 4,200 ft | 23°C |
| 1951Z | VFR | 310° at 7 kt | 10+ SM | 5,000 ft | 23°C |
| 2051Z | VFR | 290° at 8 kt | 10+ SM | 15,000 ft | 23°C |
| 2151Z | VFR | 290° at 9 kt | 10+ SM | 15,000 ft | 23°C |
| 2251Z | VFR | 290° at 10 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | 23°C |
| 2351Z | VFR | 290° at 11 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | 23°C |
| 0051Z | VFR | 300° at 6 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | 21°C |
| 0151Z | VFR | 310° at 3 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | 21°C |
| 0251Z | VFR | Calm | 10+ SM | 15,000 ft | 21°C |
| 0351Z | VFR | 300° at 3 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | 20°C |
| 0451Z | VFR | Calm | 10+ SM | Clear | 19°C |
| 0551Z | VFR | Calm | 10+ SM | Clear | 18°C |
| 0651Z | VFR | Calm | 10+ SM | Clear | 18°C |
| 0751Z | VFR | 060° at 3 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | 17°C |
| 0851Z | VFR | Calm | 10+ SM | Clear | 17°C |
| 0951Z | VFR | Calm | 10+ SM | Clear | 17°C |
| 1051Z | VFR | Calm | 10+ SM | Clear | 16°C |
| 1151Z | VFR | Calm | 10+ SM | Clear | 17°C |
| 1251Z | VFR | 070° at 3 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | 17°C |
| 1351Z | VFR | Calm | 10+ SM | Clear | 17°C |
Frequently asked
What is the current METAR at KSAN?
The 5 Nov 2026 1351Z observation at San Diego International reads: METAR KSAN 051351Z 00000KT 10SM FEW027 17/14 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP144 T01670139 Remarks: Routine station data: sea level pressure 1014.4 hPa, temperature 16.7°C, dew point 13.9°C.
Is KSAN VFR right now?
San Diego International is reporting VFR. Visual flight rules — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility greater than 5 SM.
How often is the KSAN METAR updated?
Routine observations are issued hourly, usually in the 5 minutes before the hour. A SPECI is issued between them whenever conditions change significantly — a ceiling or visibility crossing a category threshold, a wind shift, or the onset of precipitation or a thunderstorm.
More about KSAN
Observations from the US National Weather Service Aviation Weather Center. Times are UTC (Zulu). For planning and education only — always confirm with an official preflight briefing.
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