Sacramento woke up to clear skies and a crisp 57°F at the official KSAC observation site this morning, but the cool start will not last long. Temperatures are expected to climb into the mid to upper 90s Thursday and are forecast to peak near 98°F on Friday. Afternoon breezes and low humidity will bring elevated fire concerns to some valley and Delta neighborhoods. Overnight lows should stay in the upper 50s to low 60s, which means only limited relief once the sun goes down.
The National Weather Service is calling for highs near 96°F on Thursday and roughly 98°F on Friday before a cooldown into the 80s on Saturday. Forecasters also expect breezy afternoons through Sunday and low humidities that could bring a few hours of elevated fire risk in parts of the valley and Delta, according to NWS Sacramento.
When To Expect It
The hottest stretch will land in the afternoon and early evening. Today’s hourly outlook shows readings in the mid 80s by midday and topping out in the mid 90s by late afternoon, with the warmest hours roughly 2–7 p.m. Nighttime lows are expected to hover near 59–61°F. If you have outdoor plans, it is a good idea to schedule strenuous activities for the morning hours or later in the evening.
Where To Cool Off
If you do not have reliable air conditioning, check 211 Sacramento for active cooling centers and hours. The service maintains a countywide list and operates a phone line at 2-1-1. Local transit sometimes offers free rides to designated cooling centers when those sites are activated, so review the cooling centers page for details, according to 211 Sacramento.
What To Watch
Chances for light, spotty showers are low and mainly confined to the foothills early next week. Otherwise, the rest of the period looks dry. Breezy afternoon and evening winds through Sunday mean you should secure loose outdoor items and avoid open-flame activities where rules prohibit them.
