Sacramento Weather Forecast
Sacramento weather: 82°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Risk assessment for Sacramento
Derived from the current forecast window - not an official warning.
16 dry days, 11 days above 90°F and humidity at 31%. Hot, dry and windy together is what drives fire spread.
Clear air overhead right now. Aerosol readings cannot separate wildfire smoke from dust, so treat this as a haze signal, not a fire confirmation.
Air quality and pollen in Sacramento
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Health and safety today
| Skin and UV | Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long. |
|---|---|
| Pets | Pavement can be 20°C hotter than the air. Walk dogs early or late, never leave animals in cars, and carry water. |
| Older adults | Heat builds up slowly indoors. Check on anyone over 65 living alone and keep rooms ventilated. |
| Children | Small bodies overheat faster than adults. Shade, hats and frequent drinks; skip midday sport. |
Active alerts for Sacramento
Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.
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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 82°F (28°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 31% and wind is 2 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 2:08 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 26, 2026 at 2:08 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
