5 pm to 7 pm  a much better window for heavy outdoor work in San Diego right now. Here’s why:

🌅 Sun & Temperature

• Sunset today is around 7:22 pm.

• By 5 pm, the sun is already past its peak intensity and temperatures are starting to drop.

• From 6 pm onward, UV exposure decreases rapidly, and it becomes noticeably cooler.

🕔 Alternative Windows

• Early morning (around 6 am – 9 am): Also excellent—cool, bright, and with very low UV exposure.

• Late afternoon/evening (5 pm – sunset): Good balance of light and reduced heat.

⚠️ Things to Keep in Mind

• Even at 5 pm, especially during summer, it can still be pretty warm—stay hydrated.

• If the work is extremely strenuous, starting closer to 6 pm might be more comfortable.

• Twilight lasts about 30 minutes after sunset, so you may still have usable light until just before 8 pm.