San Diego is one of the top-ten best climates in the Farmers' Almanac and is one of the two best summer climates in America as scored by The Weather Channel. Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification system, the San Diego area has been variously categorized as having either a semi-arid climate (BSh in the original classification and BSkn in modified Köppen classification) or a Mediterranean climate (Csa and Csb). San Diego's climate is characterized by warm, dry summers and mild winters with most of the annual precipitation falling between December and March. The city has a mild climate year-round, with an average of 201 days above 70 °F (21 °C) and low rainfall (9–13 inches [230–330 mm] annually). Dewpoints in the summer months range from 57.0 °F (13.9 °C) to 62.4 °F (16.9 °C). COUNT 5
QSN1 When does San Diego receive most of its precipitation? ANS1 between December and March QSN2 How many days of the year does San Diego typically experience temperatures above 70 degrees Fahrenheit ? ANS2 201 days QSN3 What ranked San Diego as having the country's best summer climate? ANS3 Weather Channel QSN4 What type of weather can one expect to experience in San Diego in the winter? ANS4 mild QSN5 What type of climate is San Diego classified as having? ANS5 semi-arid climate