Sacramento starts Wednesday clear and cool, with temperatures near 61 degrees before a mostly sunny afternoon tops out around 79. The bigger change arrives Thursday, when a brief chance of rain and a sharper dip to the low 70s could make early September feel unusually fall-like.
The National Weather Service Sacramento office expects south winds of 5 to 9 mph Wednesday, with no meaningful rain during the day. Skies should stay mostly sunny through the afternoon, and no watches, warnings or advisories are listed for the area.
Thursday Brings The Week’s Best Rain Chance
Thursday is the week’s unsettled day, with a 30% chance of rain before 2 p.m. Sacramento’s high should reach only about 73 degrees, while southwest winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
The broader weather setup could bring more rain north of Interstate 80, with the weather service forecasting up to two-thirds of an inch in northern Sacramento County and lesser amounts elsewhere in the Sacramento Valley. For Sacramento proper, the forecast currently points to a limited chance of light rain rather than an all-day washout.
Sunny Weekend, Then A Quick Warmup
Friday turns sunny again with a high near 78, followed by warmer afternoons around 84 Saturday and 85 Sunday. Labor Day should reach about 86 degrees under sunny skies, while overnight lows remain comfortable in the upper 50s to low 60s.
The warmup accelerates next Tuesday, when Sacramento could hit 90 degrees. For now, Thursday morning is the main window to keep an eye on if outdoor plans or the commute depend on staying dry.
