Sacramento Weather Forecast
Sacramento weather: 88°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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 88°F (31°C) in Sacramento with clear sky. It feels like 85°F. Today runs from 59°F to 95°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.7/10 - 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 Lake Tahoe.
In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 95°F is in line with the 97°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 8 AM to 11 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. swimming is the strongest bet in Sacramento today at 9.9/10. 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.
Active alerts for Sacramento
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Weather in Sacramento right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 1:21 PM, Aug 23 local time.
See the Sacramento forecast by time range
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Sacramento
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 22 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 95° / 59° | 0% | 8 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | ☁️ Overcast | 99° / 59° | 1% | 9 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 96° / 63° | 3% | 13 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 98° / 66° | 0% | 11 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 100° / 67° | 1% | 12 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 100° / 64° | 2% | 11 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ☀️ Clear sky | 101° / 64° | 1% | 10 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 98° / 64° | 3% | 10 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 101° / 63° | 0% | 9 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ☀️ Clear sky | 99° / 65° | 0% | 10 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 97° / 63° | 1% | 10 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | ☀️ Clear sky | 93° / 61° | 3% | 14 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ☀️ Clear sky | 91° / 59° | 3% | 12 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 98° / 60° | 6% | 9 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 98° / 64° | 6% | 11 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 87° / 62° | 6% | 16 mph | 7 |
Climate in Sacramento month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57° | 41° | 3,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| February | 60° | 44° | 6,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 67° | 48° | 2,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 72° | 49° | 2,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 84° | 56° | 0,8 in | ★★★★★ |
| June | 93° | 60° | 0,0 in | ★★★★★ |
| July | 97° | 62° | 0,1 in | ★★★★★ |
| August | 97° | 63° | 0,2 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 90° | 61° | 0,1 in | ★★★★★ |
| October | 79° | 55° | 1,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 64° | 46° | 4,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 56° | 42° | 4,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Mediterranean. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Sacramento
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Air quality and pollen in Sacramento
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Sacramento
Go in May, June, July, August and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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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 88°F (31°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 26% and wind is 7 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 1:21 PM.
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, Lake Tahoe, Yosemite National Park and Half Dome.
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| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-us) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather Service. |
| Method | Scores, 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 August 23, 2026 at 1:21 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
