California San Diego Mission
Mission leaders
Art and Patti T. Rascon
Began service ~July 2025 (three-year terms, “on or about July 1”) · estimated release 2028-07-01 estimate · source: Church Newsroom 2025 · as of October 8, 2026
Mission office
Office address and phone: Not yet verified. Use the address in your call packet or the Missionary Portal. as of October 8, 2026
Letters & packages
Domestic USPS/UPS/FedEx shipping usually works well; many missions prefer packages to the mission office, but ask whether to send to the missionary's apartment instead.
- Your missionary can email weekly on P-day; letters and packages are optional extras.
- Confirm the current mailing address with the mission office or the call packet before sending — offices move.
- Small, padded envelopes usually travel faster and cheaper than boxes; declare contents honestly and avoid restricted items.
- Mail-by dates for holidays and a calendar reminder are in the interactive guide.
Weather & climate
Profile: temperate · about 524 mm of rain a year · wettest months: Jan, Feb, Mar.
Monthly averages
| Avg high | Avg low | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64°F / 18°C | 44°F / 7°C | 91 mm |
| Feb | 65°F / 18°C | 44°F / 7°C | 72 mm |
| Mar | 65°F / 18°C | 47°F / 8°C | 81 mm |
| Apr | 71°F / 22°C | 51°F / 10°C | 27 mm |
| May | 73°F / 23°C | 54°F / 12°C | 17 mm |
| Jun | 81°F / 27°C | 59°F / 15°C | 3 mm |
| Jul | 87°F / 30°C | 63°F / 17°C | 1 mm |
| Aug | 88°F / 31°C | 65°F / 18°C | 6 mm |
| Sep | 85°F / 29°C | 64°F / 18°C | 13 mm |
| Oct | 80°F / 27°C | 57°F / 14°C | 15 mm |
| Nov | 73°F / 23°C | 50°F / 10°C | 44 mm |
| Dec | 66°F / 19°C | 46°F / 8°C | 62 mm |
Monthly averages computed from Open-Meteo historical weather data (2016–2025, ERA5 reanalysis) for a ~1° grid cell near the mission city. Approximate; local altitude and coast effects vary.
Language
English, Spanish
English uses the Latin alphabet; spelling is irregular, so listen a lot. Accents vary widely by region (US South, Caribbean, Scottish, Australian, Nigerian, etc.).
Assignments can include other languages; your call letter states your language.
Nearby temples
- San Diego California Temple — Operating (25 April 1993) · ~0 km
- Tijuana Mexico Temple — Operating (13 December 2015) · ~28 km
- Newport Beach California Temple — Operating (August 28, 2005) · ~120 km
- Yorba Linda California Temple — Operating (7 June 2026) · ~144 km
The Church in California
- Church Membership
- 725,648
- Stakes
- 145
- Congregations
- 1,085
- FamilySearch Centers
- 228
- Temples
- 8
- Missions
- 16
Practical
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Currency
- USD
- Country code
- +1
- Organized
- 1 Jul 1974
Culture & food
- Greet with a handshake and a smile; first names are common.
- Be on time and keep appointments short and friendly.
- Respect "no soliciting" signs and private property.
- Regional cultures differ a lot: rural South, big cities, Mountain West, etc.
Foods: BBQ and regional comfort food, Tex-Mex / Mexican food, Casseroles at ward dinners, Fast food on a budget
Family groups
- San Diego Mission Moms and Friends (LDS) Group
- The One and Only San Diego Mission Reunion Group
- California San Diego Mission 2005-2008 Group
- San Diego Mission (Washburn Years) Group
- California San Diego Mission Alum Facebook Group
- California San Diego Mission, 2014-2017 Group
- California San Diego Mission peeps Facebook Group
As listed by latterdaymissions.com (unofficial). Groups may be private, renamed, or inactive.
Next steps
Official: Missionary Portal · Missionary resources