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Sacramento Weather Forecast

Sacramento weather: 72°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

☀️ 72°F now🕔 5:15 PM local📅 Best: May, June, July, August and September👥 525.000

Will it rain in Sacramento?

No - rain is unlikely in Sacramento today.

Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.

Over the next 7 days, about 0,0 in of precipitation is forecast.

The next 7 days look unusually dry - roughly 0% of a normal October week (0,0 in against 0,3 in).

16-day forecast for Sacramento

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Mon, Oct 26🌤️ Mainly clear73° / 51°0%9 mph5
Tue, Oct 27☁️ Overcast68° / 47°0%7 mph4
Wed, Oct 28☁️ Overcast70° / 43°0%8 mph4
Thu, Oct 29☁️ Overcast67° / 54°0%6 mph4
Fri, Oct 30☁️ Overcast69° / 52°0%11 mph4
Sat, Oct 31☁️ Overcast63° / 47°16%8 mph3
Sun, Nov 1☀️ Clear sky68° / 45°13%11 mph4
Mon, Nov 2☁️ Overcast69° / 48°3%5 mph4
Tue, Nov 3☁️ Overcast71° / 53°22%5 mph4
Wed, Nov 4☁️ Overcast72° / 54°18%6 mph4
Thu, Nov 5🌦️ Light showers64° / 56°30% · 0,3 in8 mph2
Fri, Nov 6🌧️ Heavy drizzle76° / 58°32% · 0,1 in18 mph3
Sat, Nov 7🌦️ Light showers69° / 60°32% · 1,1 in21 mph3
Sun, Nov 8☁️ Overcast69° / 58°32%7 mph3
Mon, Nov 9☁️ Overcast71° / 56°16%11 mph4
Tue, Nov 10☀️ Clear sky74° / 57°15%6 mph4

What this means for Sacramento

Compared with normal

Today is slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 73°F is 6.7°F below the 79°F typical for this month.

Rain chance explained

Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.

Travel and driving

No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Worth knowing

Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.

Worth knowing

The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 62°F.

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Layers - the daily swing is 62°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.

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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 72°F (22°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 33% and wind is 4 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 5:15 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, 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.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
Official alertsUS National Weather Service.
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 26, 2026 at 5:15 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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