Weather forecast for todayCosta Mesa, CA

Weather forecast for today

Current condition 12:06 am PDT

  • 66°F
  • Feels like:
    66°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 1mphW 260°
  • Humidity: 81%
  • Dewpoint: 61°F
  • Pressure: 29.88"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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At the moment, the weather is gloomy with extensive cloud cover.
The temperature is a breezy 66.2°F. The current temperature is a few degrees off the maximum of 73.4°F for today.

Wednesday Oct 21, 2026

  • 73°F
  • 64°F
PM Showers
PM Showers
  • Precip. probability: 84%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 9mphS 186°
  • Humidity: 72%
  • UV index: 4
  • Sunrise: 7:01 am PDT
  • Sunset: 6:10 pm PDT
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Today, in Costa Mesa, patchy afternoon showers could develop as the clouds thicken.
Minimal precipitation is predicted. Slight temperature shifts from a high of a warm 73.4°F to a low of a comfortable 64.4°F are anticipated.
The expected temperature peak will correspond with October's average maximum of 73°F.
Sunrise will be at 7:01 am and sunset at 6:10 pm; the daylight will last for 11h and 10min.

Hourly overview

Hourly temperatures

Warmest hour: 1 pm 73°C.
Coldest hour: 7 am 64°C.

Chance of precipitation

Highest chance: 7 pm 77%.

Hourly weather forecast

  • 2 am
  • 66°F
  • Feels like:
    66°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 1mphN 7°
  • Humidity: 87%
  • Pressure: 29.85"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 4 am
  • 66°F
  • Feels like:
    66°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 2mphNNE 17°
  • Humidity: 87%
  • Pressure: 29.85"Hg
  • Visibility: 9mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 6 am
  • 66°F
  • Feels like:
    66°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 2mphENE 74°
  • Humidity: 86%
  • Pressure: 29.83"Hg
  • Visibility: 8mi
  • UV index: 0
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Sunrise: 7:01 am
  • 8 am
  • 66°F
  • Feels like:
    66°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 6%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 4mphE 98°
  • Humidity: 84%
  • Pressure: 29.83"Hg
  • Visibility: 9mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 10 am
  • 72°F
  • Feels like:
    72°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 3%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 4mphS 183°
  • Humidity: 72%
  • Pressure: 29.85"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 3
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  • 12 pm
  • 73°F
  • Feels like:
    73°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 22%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 9mphSW 215°
  • Humidity: 69%
  • Pressure: 29.85"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 2
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  • 2 pm
  • 72°F
  • Feels like:
    73°F
Few Showers
Few Showers
  • Precip. probability: 31%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Wind: 9mphSSW 212°
  • Humidity: 69%
  • Pressure: 29.83"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 3
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  • 4 pm
  • 72°F
  • Feels like:
    72°F
Showers
Showers
  • Precip. probability: 40%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Wind: 7mphSW 224°
  • Humidity: 64%
  • Pressure: 29.8"Hg
  • Visibility: 7mi
  • UV index: 1
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  • 6 pm
  • 70°F
  • Feels like:
    70°F
Rain
Rain
  • Precip. probability: 84%
  • Precipitation: 0.08"
  • Wind: 6mphSSE 156°
  • Humidity: 69%
  • Pressure: 29.8"Hg
  • Visibility: 5mi
  • UV index: 0
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Sunset: 6:10 pm
  • 8 pm
  • 70°F
  • Feels like:
    70°F
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 59%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Wind: 6mphSSE 155°
  • Humidity: 79%
  • Pressure: 29.83"Hg
  • Visibility: 7mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 10 pm
  • 68°F
  • Feels like:
    70°F
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 63%
  • Precipitation: 0.12"
  • Wind: 6mphSSE 166°
  • Humidity: 81%
  • Pressure: 29.83"Hg
  • Visibility: 6mi
  • UV index: 0
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Today, in Costa Mesa, a combination of cloudy, wet and turbulent weather is anticipated.
Rainfall is anticipated from 2 pm to 11 pm. With light precipitation of 0.12", most rainfall is expected at 10 pm.
The temperature will vary between a minimum of 64.4°F and a maximum of 73.4°F. The warmest part of the day will be from 11 am to 1 pm and at 3 pm.
The forecasted high will be in line with the typical October maximum of 73°F. The temperature low is forecasted to be also resembling the usual October value of 62.1°F.
Updated: Oct 21, 2026 @ 07:06:32 UTC
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Frequently asked questions

Currently (12:06 am PDT) it is 66.2°F in Costa Mesa.

Today, isolated showers may pop up in the afternoon.

There is a high likelihood of rainfall, but precipitation will be minimal.

Today, the highest temperature will be 73.4°F, while the lowest temperature will be 64.4°F.
The maximum temperature will be in line with the average highest temperature of 73°F in October. The lowest temperature will be also in line with the average low of 62.1°F.

On Wednesday, in Costa Mesa, sunrise will be at 7:01 am and sunset at 6:10 pm (PDT).

Today, the daylight will last for 11h and 10min.