Sacramento woke Monday, August 31, to clear skies and temperatures around 57°F, with a noticeably cooler week taking shape. Afternoon temperatures should reach about 82°F before settling into the upper 70s and low 80s through Thursday, then climbing back toward the mid-80s this weekend.
According to the National Weather Service, southwest winds will run 7 to 12 mph Monday, with gusts as high as 22 mph from the afternoon into early evening. Dry air and breezy conditions are bringing elevated fire-weather concerns to parts of the northern Sacramento Valley and nearby foothills, although Sacramento's forecast area has no watches, warnings or advisories.
Tuesday Brings The Week’s Coolest Afternoon
Monday night will turn partly cloudy, with a low near 56°F and south winds gusting up to 22 mph. Tuesday, September 1, should be mostly sunny and cooler, with a high near 76°F and southwest winds around 10 mph, gusting to 18 mph.
The cooler pattern continues Wednesday, September 2, with a sunny high near 79°F, followed by about 80°F Thursday and 82°F Friday. Rain is not expected in Sacramento through Sunday, September 6, with daily precipitation chances staying at 4% or lower.
Weekend Warm-Up Stays Manageable
Temperatures begin edging higher Friday night and over the weekend, reaching about 85°F Saturday and 86°F Sunday under mostly sunny skies. That is warmer than the middle of the week, but still far from the kind of triple-digit blast Sacramento residents know all too well.
For the Monday commute and outdoor plans, the main practical issue is wind rather than rain. The latest update shifts sharply cooler from Sunday’s warmer setup, detailed in Hoodline’s earlier forecast, so lightweight outdoor items should be secured and extra care is warranted with open flames or other sources of sparks.
