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consensus of the three models
7-day forecast
where the models agree, and where they split
Carlsbad, CA is at its warmest in Aug (average highs near 76°F) and coldest in Jan (lows around 48°F), with roughly 23 in of precipitation across the year. Below, compare what NWS, American, European forecast for Carlsbad right now, and see exactly where they disagree.
Carlsbad climate by month
average daytime high and overnight low across a typical year
Jan
61°
48°
Feb
60°
48°
Mar
60°
49°
Apr
62°
52°
May
65°
57°
Jun
69°
60°
Jul
75°
64°
Aug
76°
65°
Sep
75°
63°
Oct
73°
58°
Nov
69°
52°
Dec
64°
50°
Common questions
What's the weather in Carlsbad today?
On this page we show what NWS, American, European each forecast for Carlsbad today, side by side and updated live. When all three agree the forecast is reliable; when they split, we flag it so you know the day is genuinely less certain.
Will it rain in Carlsbad today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from NWS, American, European for Carlsbad and flag the days where the models disagree on whether showers actually arrive, which is exactly when a single app can catch you out.
Which forecast is most accurate for Carlsbad?
No single model is always right. NWS, American, European each run their own physics, so we line all three up: when they agree the Carlsbad forecast is reliable, and when they split you should expect surprises. See our tested US accuracy scoreboard for how the models compare.
What is the warmest month in Carlsbad?
Aug is typically the warmest month in Carlsbad, with average highs around 76°F.
How cold does Carlsbad get?
The coldest month in Carlsbad is Jan, when overnight lows average about 48°F.
How much rain does Carlsbad get?
Carlsbad sees roughly 23 in of precipitation a year, with Feb usually the wettest month.
The forecasts Americans check
The two biggest apps keep their model a secret, so we can't show their numbers, only link you to them. The National Weather Service is public, so its data sits right in the comparison above.