Solstices & Equinoxes for San Diego (2000—2049)

• Current Season

  

  Autumn 2020

  Start (September Equinox)

  Sep 226:30 am

  Duration 89 days, 20 hrs, 31 mins

• Next Season

  

  Winter 2020-2021

  Start (December Solstice)

  Dec 212:02 am

  Duration88 days, 23 hrs, 35 mins
• 

  Spring 2021

  Start (March Equinox)

  Mar 202:37 am

  Duration 92 days, 17 hrs, 54 mins
• 

  Summer 2021

  Start (June Solstice)

  Jun 208:32 pm

  Duration 93 days, 15 hrs, 49 mins

Countries define seasons differently. This calculator refers to astronomical seasons, not meteorological seasons. All times are local time for San Diego.

Learn more about equinoxes and solstices

When Is Spring Equinox?

The Vernal (Spring) Equinox in the Northern Hemisphere is in March. In the Southern Hemisphere, it's in September.

When Is Summer Solstice?

The summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere is in June, while in the Southern Hemisphere, it's in December.

When Is Fall Equinox?

The fall (autumnal) equinox in the Northern Hemisphere is in September. In the Southern Hemisphere, it's in March.

When Is Winter Solstice?

The Winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere is in December, while in the Southern Hemisphere, it's in June.

March Equinox

March equinox marks the beginning of spring in the Northern Hemisphere. It is the Southern Hemisphere's autumnal/fall equinox.

June Solstice

The June solstice is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere & the shortest day in the Southern Hemisphere.

September Equinox

The Sun shines directly on the Equator on the September equinox and the length of day and night is nearly equal, but not quite.

December Solstice

The December solstice is the summer solstice in the Southern Hemisphere and the winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere.