Tonight’s read · July 4, 2026

Storms in spots for San Diego

SeaWorld San Diego 4th of July has a clean window.

Best seat

4th of July Extravaganza, Parade & Fireworks — Temecula

19 of 23 ideal (83%)

Watch

4th of July BBQ and Fireworks Spectacular — Carlsbad

19 ideal (83%) · 2 decent (9%) · 2 washout (9%)

Confidence

Medium

6 days out · firms daily

Score breakdownavg 73 / 100

Ideal19 · 83%

Decent2 · 9%

Washout2 · 9%

Updated Jul 5, 5:40 AM UTC7-day outlook — verdicts firm daily through the 4th

Top picks tonightIdeal · 87 pts leads the market

4th of July Extravaganza, Parade & Fireworks

Temecula, CA · 8:47 PM est.

Ideal87

4th Of July Fireworks Spectacular At Pechanga Resort Casino

Temecula, CA · 8:47 PM est.

Ideal87

Fourth of July Sky Show

La Jolla, CA · 8:46 PM est.

Ideal85

Read-ready script

19 ideal · 2 decent · 23 shows scored

If you're watching in San Diego tonight, SeaWorld San Diego 4th of July looks like a clean view — clear skies and a light NW wind to carry the smoke off. Your best odds are in Temecula — 4th of July Extravaganza, Parade & grades out highest in the market. The one to watch is Carlsbad — low cloud will swallow the finale — so keep a backup if you're headed that way.

Show locations23 pinned · click marker to filter table

Every show in your market — 23 · 2 more light up July 3

★ Marquee pinned first — the iconic show; the rest ranked best sky → worst. Click any row to expand conditions.

Show	Town	Launch	Sky at launch	Wind	Verdict
★SeaWorld San Diego 4th of JulyMARQUEE	San Diego, CA	8:45 PM est.	Mostly clear	NW 5 mph	Ideal80
4th of July Extravaganza, Parade & Fireworks	Temecula, CA	8:47 PM est.	Partly cloudy	SSW 9 mph	Ideal87
4th Of July Fireworks Spectacular At Pechanga Resort Casino	Temecula, CA	8:47 PM est.	Partly cloudy	SSW 9 mph	Ideal87
Fourth of July Sky Show	La Jolla, CA	8:46 PM est.	Mostly clear	WNW 8 mph	Ideal85
Murrieta 4th of July Fireworks	Murrieta, CA	8:48 PM est.	Mostly cloudy	SSW 8 mph	Ideal85
4th of July Celebration	Imperial Beach, CA	8:45 PM est.	Mostly clear	WNW 6 mph	Ideal83
Chula Vista Fourth Fest	Chula Vista, CA	8:45 PM est.	Mostly clear	WNW 6 mph	Ideal82
Chula Vista 4th of July Celebration	Chula Vista, CA	8:45 PM est.	Mostly clear	WNW 6 mph	Ideal80
Fourth of July Celebration and Fireworks on the Bay	San Diego, CA	8:45 PM est.	Mostly clear	NW 5 mph	Ideal80
Yuma 4th of July Community Fireworks	Yuma, AZ	8:35 PM est.	Partly cloudy	SSW 6 mph	Ideal79
La Jolla 500-Drone Spectacular	La Jolla, CA	8:46 PM est.	Mostly clear	WNW 8 mph	Ideal79
Del Mar Fairgrounds 4th of July Fireworks	Del Mar, CA	8:46 PM est.	Mostly clear	W 6 mph	Ideal77
Santee Salutes	Santee, CA	8:45 PM est.	Mostly clear	WNW 4 mph	Ideal74
East County San Diego 4th of July	El Cajon, CA	8:45 PM est.	Partly cloudy	W 5 mph	Ideal73
Port of San Diego Big Bay Boom	San Diego, CA	9:15 PM	Mostly clear	NW 5 mph	Ideal73
July 4th Fireworks	El Cajon, CA	8:45 PM est.	Partly cloudy	W 4 mph	Ideal73
Red, White and Boom!	San Marcos, CA	8:46 PM est.	Mostly clear	WSW 4 mph	Ideal71
Independence Day Celebration	Vista, CA	8:47 PM est.	Mostly clear	SW 4 mph	Ideal71
Fourth of July Fireworks	Poway, CA	8:45 PM est.	Mostly clear	WNW 3 mph	Ideal70
Ramona Fourth of July Family Picnic and Fireworks Show	Ramona, CA	8:45 PM est.	Mostly clear	ESE 4 mph	Decent65
Independence Day Festival and Fireworks	Escondido, CA	8:46 PM est.	Mostly clear	SSW 4 mph	Decent64
LEGOLAND California Red White & BOOM	Carlsbad, CA	8:47 PM est.	Mostly cloudy	WSW 5 mph	Washout34
4th of July BBQ and Fireworks Spectacular	Carlsbad, CA	8:47 PM est.	Mostly cloudy	WSW 5 mph	Washout34

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