It’s June, So (Sigh) Expect More Gloom

Thursday’s traces of rain almost equaled the rainfall that San Diego usually receives during the entire month of June, the National Weather Service said.

About 0.05 of an inch of rain fell Thursday. San Diego usually receives no more than 0.06 of an inch throughout the month, based on a 30-year average.

“So far, on June 8, this is only the second time since weather records have been kept that there’s been any measurable amount of rain,” forecaster Wally Cegiel said.

The last time was June 8, 1878, when 0.03 of an inch fell.

The damp pavement caused a few fender-benders on the freeways, including a pileup involving 13 cars on California 163, northbound near Washington Street, Thursday morning.

The 5:48 a.m. accident was not cleared until 9 a.m. No major injuries were reported, a California Highway Patrol spokesman said. Nine tow trucks were sent to clear the roadway, the CHP spokesman said.

Low clouds and drizzle are expected to linger through this morning before clearing partially in the afternoon.

The forecast calls for the weather to return Saturday and Sunday to the typical June pattern: night and morning low clouds and fog, with afternoon clearing.

Mountain and desert areas will have low clouds, local dense fog and drizzle on the lower coastal mountain slopes, according to the forecast. Some afternoon and evening winds, gusting up to 20 m.p.h., can be expected.

Beach temperatures will be 64 to 68 degrees through Sunday, Cegiel said.

Highs for the coastal strip of 65 to 71 are forecast, with overnight lows from 57 to 62. The inland valleys could reach 78 degrees this weekend, falling to 52 to 59 degrees nightly.

Daytime temperatures in the mountains are expected to be 68 to 76, falling to 42 to 50 at night. Desert highs of 105 degrees are forecast, with nighttime lows in the mid-60s.

The surf will be 2 to 4 feet at 11-second intervals. The ocean is 64 degrees.