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Forecast confidence: Low · models disagree by 11°F

Carlsbad weather

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Cloudy,rain likely tomorrow

NWS, the American and the European model put Carlsbad's high today between 80° and 91°, a 11° split. Tomorrow looks cloudy around 85°, with a 62% chance of rain.

84°61°
85°72°
86°72°
90°73°
91°74°
87°73°
Todaysplit ±11°Tomorrowsplit ±6°Mondaysplit ±10°Tuesdaysplit ±14°Wednesdaysplit ±16°Thursdaysplit ±12°
NWSNational Blend (NBM)
80°
Partly cloudy
Today 80°·Low 65°·Rain 4%
AmericanNOAA GFS
81°
Cloudy
Today 81°·Low 59°·Rain 4%
EuropeanECMWF
91°
Cloudy
Today 91°·Low 59°·Rain 30%

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NWS, American, European side by side around Carlsbad and nearby towns.Live rain radar →
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Next 14 hours

consensus of the three models

14-day forecast

where the models agree, and where they split
Today
Cloudy
84° 61°
±11°
Tomorrow
Cloudy
85° 72°
±6°
Mon
Partly cloudy
86° 72°
±10°
Tue
Partly cloudy
90° 73°
±14°
Wed
Mostly clear
91° 74°
±16°
Thu
Clear
87° 73°
±12°
Fri
Partly cloudy
83° 71°
±8°
Sat
Cloudy
80° 69°
±6°
Sun
Partly cloudy
80° 67°
±7°
Mon
Partly cloudy
80° 67°
±5°
Tue
Light drizzle
82° 66°
±8°
Wed
Light drizzle
87° 69°
models agree
Thu
Light drizzle
84° 69°
±7°
Fri
Mostly clear
85° 69°
±12°

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.

We grade every model against the weather that actually happened, so you can see which forecast model is most accurate in United States before you trust any single number.

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°

Which forecast is most accurate in Carlsbad?

CheckWeather Score — graded against the weather that actually happened
ProviderCheckWeather Score🌡 Temp💨 Wind🌧 RainRun by
American logo
American ★ Best
96
/100rank #1
92±0.8°F98±0.6 mph100100% hitNOAA / NCEP (United States)College Park, Maryland, USA
European logo
European
69
/100rank #2
25±7.5°F97±0.8 mph100100% hitECMWF - European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom

The CheckWeather Score blends temperature, wind and rain accuracy — each measured against ERA5 (the recorded weather) over the last 30 days across 1999 cities. Lower error means a higher score. See which forecast model is most accurate in United States, how we measure forecast accuracy, or which model each weather app uses.

Where the models disagree

temperature and rain, judged separately
DayTemperatureRain
Today±11°80° to 91°±26%4% to 30% chance
Tomorrow±6°81° to 87°±47%15% to 62% chance
Mon±10°82° to 91°±10%4% to 14% chance
Tue±14°82° to 96°±5%7% to 12% chance
Wed±16°83° to 99°±5%4% to 9% chance

The models often agree on temperature and still split on rain — and rain is usually what decides whether a plan survives. A wide rain range means the shower is genuinely uncertain, not that the forecast is wrong.

Sunrise and sunset in Carlsbad

today, local time
Sunrise
06:26
Sunset
19:09
Daylight
12h 43m

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?
Over the last 30 days, the American model has been the most accurate for Carlsbad (CheckWeather Score 96/100), ahead of the European at 69. We grade every model against the recorded weather. See the US accuracy scoreboard for the full method.
What is the warmest month in Carlsbad?
August is typically the warmest month in Carlsbad, with average highs around 76°F.
How cold does Carlsbad get?
The coldest month in Carlsbad is January, when overnight lows average about 48°F.
How much rain does Carlsbad get?
Carlsbad sees roughly 23 in of precipitation a year, with February usually the wettest month.

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