Sacramento is starting off on the comfortable side Wednesday, with clear skies and about 57°F at the airport, but it will not stay mild for long. Temperatures are expected to rocket into the upper 80s to around 90°F by midafternoon, and a bit of a breeze out of the south-southwest could make things feel even warmer. If you are trying to beat the heat, aim for early morning or evening outdoor plans.
Afternoon Heat And Winds
Most inland neighborhoods will bake in full sun, while the Delta corridor hangs on a few degrees cooler. Southerly winds are forecast to pick up to around 2 to 10 mph, with gusts near 20 to 22 mph this afternoon, which might turn a casual bike ride or yard work into more of a workout. That outlook comes from the National Weather Service Sacramento.
Overnight And The Week Ahead
Skies stay clear tonight, with lows in the upper 50s, so there will be only modest overnight relief for many neighborhoods. After today, a gradual cooling trend settles in. Highs are expected to slide into the mid 80s by Thursday and stay near or slightly below normal through the weekend, with isolated showers still possible over the Sierra crest Thursday into Friday. For context on how we got here after the earlier heat spike, see our coverage of the brutal heat wave.
Where To Cool Off
If you do not have reliable air conditioning, you can call 2-1-1 to get up-to-date information on cooling center locations, hours, and current capacity before heading out. Sacramento County has activated hot-weather respite sites this month and urges residents to call ahead, bring water, avoid the 2 to 6 p.m. peak heat window, and keep an eye on vulnerable neighbors and pets. More details are available from Sacramento County.
