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This is the current conditions weather report for Escondido. The report was made 57 minutes ago, at 01:53 UTC. The wind was blowing at a speed of 5 miles per hour / 7.4 kilometers per hour from the westsouthwest (240°). The temperature was 57°F / 14°C, with a dew-point at 57°F / 14°C. The atmospheric pressure was 29.97 inHg / 1016 hPa. The relative humidity was 72%. The skies were mostly cloudy.

Escondido is a city located in northern San Diego County, California just north of San Diego, California, USA. The name means "hidden" in Spanish-- it occupies a shallow valley ringed by rocky hills. Founded in 1888, it is one of the oldest cities in San Diego County. The city has a mild climate, a diverse economy and a growing population of 140,766, making it the fourth largest city in San Diego County in terms of population.

Points of interest:
Grand Avenue & Downtown - Downtown Escondido (centered on Grand Avenue) has experienced a renaissance. Numerous fine restaurants, cafes, and galleries have opened over the past few years. Every Friday night from April through September, the Downtown Business Association hosts the popular "Cruisin' Grand," where the public can show and view hot rods and historic cars.

Wild Animal Park
Many tourists come to Escondido to visit the San Diego Wild Animal Park, which shares some of its fame with its sister park, the San Diego Zoo. The Wild Animal Park shows world animals in open habitat, where they can roam, graze, and even fly.

Lakes
Escondido is also known for having three large lakes. Dixon Lake is the located in the north and is well known for fishing and has a number of boating opportunities. Lake Wohlford is southeast of Dixon and also has boating and fishing. Lake Hodges is south of town. A part of Lake Hodges is crossed by Interstate 15, Escondido's main freeway, via the Lake Hodges Bridge.

An extension of Palomar College serves Escondido.

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