Sacramento, CA Weather
Sacramento hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 98°F (37°C) is right in line with the typical August high of 96°F (35°C).
Current conditions in detail
Sacramento weather tomorrow (Friday, August 7)
Tomorrow in Sacramento looks sunny, with a high of 110° and an overnight low of 65°. Rain is unlikely (1% chance). Winds top out near 14 mph, and the UV index reaches 9 (very high).
Sacramento 14-day forecast
About the weather in Sacramento
Sacramento has a Mediterranean climate, marked by hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. Average daytime highs range from about 56°F (13°C) in December to around 97°F (36°C) in July, and the city records roughly 58 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Sacramento weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 97°F (36°C)
- Coldest month: December - highs near 56°F (13°C)
- Record high: 117°F (47°C) · Record low: 27°F (-3°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: January (10 rainy days) · Sunniest: July (13.9 h sun/day)
- Climate type: Mediterranean - hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on July. Highs average 97°F (36°C) and overnight lows stay near 62°F (17°C). The coolest month is December, with typical highs of 56°F (13°C) and lows around 40°F (4°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 117°F (47°C) and dropped as low as 27°F (-3°C).
Rain, sun and snow
January is usually the wettest month. It brings about 5.0 inches (127 mm) of rain over 10 days, while July is the driest. July brings the most sunshine, averaging 13.9 hours of sun a day.
Season by season
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Sacramento is pleasantly warm, with daytime highs averaging 73°F (23°C) and nights around 49°F (10°C); expect showers on roughly 18 days across the season.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Sacramento brings serious heat, with daytime highs averaging 95°F (35°C) and nights around 62°F (16°C); precipitation is infrequent.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Sacramento brings comfortable warmth, with daytime highs averaging 78°F (26°C) and nights around 52°F (11°C); rain falls on about 10 days over the three months.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Sacramento stays on the cool side of mild, with daytime highs averaging 58°F (14°C) and nights around 40°F (5°C); expect showers on roughly 28 days across the season.
Average temperatures in Sacramento by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57° | 40° | 10 | 5.0 in | 6.2 h/day | 83% |
| February | 61° | 41° | 7 | 4.0 in | 8.6 h/day | 73% |
| March | 65° | 44° | 10 | 4.0 in | 9.2 h/day | 71% |
| April | 73° | 49° | 5 | 1.5 in | 11.2 h/day | 61% |
| May | 82° | 54° | 4 | 0.8 in | 13.0 h/day | 52% |
| June | 92° | 60° | 1 | 0.2 in | 13.6 h/day | 45% |
| July | 97° | 62° | 0 | 0.0 in | 13.9 h/day | 45% |
| August | 96° | 62° | 0 | 0.1 in | 13.1 h/day | 49% |
| September | 90° | 60° | 1 | 0.4 in | 11.6 h/day | 49% |
| October | 80° | 54° | 3 | 1.4 in | 9.9 h/day | 52% |
| November | 64° | 44° | 6 | 2.6 in | 8.1 h/day | 70% |
| December | 56° | 40° | 11 | 4.9 in | 6.2 h/day | 81% |