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Measurable snow is rare in Oceanside: the 1991–2020 normal rounds to zero — only a trace in most years, and nights reach freezing on about 8 days a year. When snow or ice does arrive, it causes outsized trouble because roads are rarely treated — watch for Winter Weather Advisories and Freeze Warnings.

Winter by month

MonthSnowfallDays 1″+Days with snow coverFreezing nightsAvg. low
December0″00440°F
January0″00341°F
February0″00142°F
Year0″008

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — snowfall at Oceanside Marina (1 mi from the city center, -69 ft elevation difference); temperatures at Oceanside Muni Airport. Averages smooth out big years: single winters can bring half or double the normal.

Winter weather map around Oceanside

Nearby cities

Carlsbad0″/yrVista0″/yrEncinitas0″/yrSan Marcos0″/yrFallbrook0″/yrEscondido0″/yrSan Clemente0″/yrTemecula0.2″/yr

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Questions

How much snow does Oceanside get a year?

0 inches in an average year (NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Oceanside Marina station, 1 miles away).

Is there a winter storm warning for Oceanside today?

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How many freezing nights does Oceanside have?

About 8 nights a year drop to 32 °F or below (NOAA 1991–2020); the coldest month, December, averages a low of 40 °F.