City in California

Geography of Sacramento

Geography of Sacramento: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.

🌙 64°F now🕔 9:34 AM local📅 Best: May, June, July, August and September👥 525.000

Geography of Sacramento

Latitude38.5816
Longitude-121.4944
HemisphereNorthern

Napa is 47 mi to the south-west, Alcatraz Island is 73 mi to the south-west, Fisherman's Wharf is 73 mi to the south-west and ZIP Code 94133 is 73 mi to the south-west.

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Coordinates: 38°34′53.8″N 121°29′39.8″W (38.5816, -121.4944)

Quick facts about Sacramento

TypeCity
StateCalifornia
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates38°34′53.8″N 121°29′39.8″W (38.5816, -121.4944)
Population525.000
Known forGold Rush history and farm-to-fork
Local time9:34 AM (UTC-07:00)
Best monthsMay, June, July, August and September
ClimateMediterranean

Summary

Sacramento is a city in California. Sacramento is known for Gold Rush history and farm-to-fork. It has a population of about 525.000.

Right now it is 64°F (18°C) in Sacramento with clear. It feels like 58°F. Today runs from 55°F to 73°F. Chance of precipitation is 15%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.3/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Sacramento is May, June, July, August and September. The climate is Mediterranean. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 97°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 41°F.

The closest major airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), about 82 mi away. Nearby highlights include Alcatraz Island, Golden Gate Bridge, Emerald Bay State Park and Yosemite National Park.

In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 73°F is 6.1°F below the 79°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 12 PM to 3 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Sacramento today at 9.5/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Climate in Sacramento month by month

Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfallRating
January57°41°3,6 in★★★☆☆
February60°44°6,7 in★★★☆☆
March67°48°2,4 in★★★★☆
April72°49°2,6 in★★★★☆
May84°56°0,8 in★★★★★
June93°60°0,0 in★★★★★
July97°62°0,1 in★★★★★
August96°62°0,1 in★★★★★
September89°61°0,1 in★★★★★
October79°55°1,5 in★★★★☆
November64°46°4,3 in★★★☆☆
December56°42°4,9 in★★★☆☆

Climate type: Mediterranean. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Sacramento?

Sacramento is a city in California. Its coordinates are 38.5816, -121.4944. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Sacramento right now?

It is currently 64°F (18°C) with clear. Humidity is 36% and wind is 5 mph.

When is the best time to visit Sacramento?

May, June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Sacramento, which has a Mediterranean climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Sacramento in?

Sacramento observes America/Los_Angeles (UTC-07:00). The local time is 9:34 AM.

How many people live in Sacramento?

Sacramento has a population of approximately 525.000.

What is the nearest airport to Sacramento?

The closest airports are San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 82 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Sacramento?

Popular options include Alcatraz Island, Golden Gate Bridge, Emerald Bay State Park, Yosemite National Park, Half Dome and Lassen Volcanic National Park.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-us) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated October 24, 2026 at 9:34 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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