Later Sunsets, Ground-Hog Day, Big Ocean Swells, Waxing Crescent Moon and Venus
The Sun Strides North in February, swinging higher across the sky each successive day. Already quite noticeable is the change in the time of sunset, currently almost a minute later per day, and sunrise, currently almost a minute earlier per …
Wild Lilacs, Acacias, and Winter Constellations
Ceanothus, or wild lilac, a late winter or early spring blooming native plant, could blossom profusely this month or next. Heavy rains and protracted periods of abundant sunshine produce the most extravagant displays. Blue- and white-flowering varities of ceanothus are …
Waterfalls, Tree Aloes, and the Evening Star
San Diego County's Waterfalls could be at their very best during the next month or two, depending on how much rainfall arrives. Three of the most accessible are: Green Valley Falls at Cuyamaca Rancho State Park; the falls below the …
Lowest Temperatures, Latest Sunrise, Fullest Moon, Lowest Tide
Recent Chilly Days and Nights only confirm that San Diego's lowest temperatures (according to more than a century of weather records) tend to occur during the month of January. January's mean temperature at Lindbergh Field is about 55 degrees Fahrenheit. …
Rainfall, Gray Whales, Venus, and the Short-Lived Quadrantid Meteor Shower
Highest Monthly Rainfall totals in San Diego are most likely to occur in January and February (nearly two inches each on average) according to weather-service statistics. If low temperatures accompany the typical Pacific storms of this period, there's a chance …