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Forecast confidence: Medium · models disagree by 6°F

El Cajon weather

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Cloudy,much the same tomorrow

NWS, the American and the European model put El Cajon's high today between 89° and 95°, a 6° split. Tomorrow looks cloudy around 91°, with a 39% chance of rain.

92°63°
91°73°
95°72°
96°77°
97°78°
93°76°
Todaysplit ±6°Tomorrowmodels agreeMondaysplit ±5°Tuesdaysplit ±6°Wednesdaysplit ±7°Thursdaymodels agree
NWSNational Blend (NBM)
89°
Partly cloudy
Today 89°·Low 67°·Rain 6%
AmericanNOAA GFS
95°
Cloudy
Today 95°·Low 59°·Rain 6%
EuropeanECMWF
92°
Cloudy
Today 92°·Low 62°·Rain 39%

The weather map: all three models at once

NWS, American, European side by side around El Cajon 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
92° 63°
±6°
Tomorrow
Cloudy
91° 73°
models agree
Mon
Cloudy
95° 72°
±5°
Tue
Cloudy
96° 77°
±6°
Wed
Mostly clear
97° 78°
±7°
Thu
Clear
93° 76°
models agree
Fri
Clear
88° 73°
models agree
Sat
Mostly clear
84° 70°
models agree
Sun
Mostly clear
84° 66°
±5°
Mon
Mostly clear
85° 68°
models agree
Tue
Light drizzle
88° 68°
±8°
Wed
Heavy drizzle
87° 73°
models agree
Thu
Light drizzle
86° 71°
±6°
Fri
Clear
87° 72°
±12°

El Cajon, CA is at its warmest in Aug (average highs near 87°F) and coldest in Jan (lows around 45°F), with roughly 23 in of precipitation across the year. Below, compare what NWS, American, European forecast for El Cajon 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.

El Cajon climate by month

average daytime high and overnight low across a typical year
Jan
62°
45°
Feb
62°
45°
Mar
62°
46°
Apr
69°
50°
May
71°
53°
Jun
77°
57°
Jul
86°
62°
Aug
87°
64°
Sep
83°
62°
Oct
82°
58°
Nov
73°
50°
Dec
69°
48°

Which forecast is most accurate in El Cajon?

CheckWeather Score — graded against the weather that actually happened
ProviderCheckWeather Score🌡 Temp💨 Wind🌧 RainRun by
American logo
American ★ Best
90
/100rank #1
88±1.2°F95±1.6 mph8994% hitNOAA / NCEP (United States)College Park, Maryland, USA
European logo
European
87
/100rank #2
72±2.8°F98±0.7 mph9597% 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±6°89° to 95°±33%6% to 39% chance
Tomorrow±3°89° to 92°±31%8% to 39% chance
Mon±5°92° to 97°±2%4% to 6% chance
Tue±6°92° to 98°±9%4% to 13% chance
Wed±7°93° to 100°±18%2% to 20% 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 El Cajon

today, local time
Sunrise
06:25
Sunset
19:07
Daylight
12h 42m

Common questions

What's the weather in El Cajon today?
On this page we show what NWS, American, European each forecast for El Cajon 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 El Cajon today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from NWS, American, European for El Cajon 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 El Cajon?
Over the last 30 days, the American model has been the most accurate for El Cajon (CheckWeather Score 90/100), ahead of the European at 87. We grade every model against the recorded weather. See the US accuracy scoreboard for the full method.
What is the warmest month in El Cajon?
August is typically the warmest month in El Cajon, with average highs around 87°F.
How cold does El Cajon get?
The coldest month in El Cajon is January, when overnight lows average about 45°F.
How much rain does El Cajon get?
El Cajon sees roughly 23 in of precipitation a year, with January usually the wettest month.

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