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Clear,much the same tomorrow

NWS, the American and the European model agree on a high near 86° in Sacramento today. Tomorrow looks cloudy around 91°, with a 0% chance of rain.

86°55°
91°57°
84°59°
87°59°
89°59°
94°61°
Todaymodels agreeTomorrowmodels agreeSundaysplit ±6°Mondaysplit ±8°Tuesdaysplit ±7°Wednesdaymodels agree
NWSNational Blend (NBM)
87°
Clear
Today 87°·Low 55°·Rain 0%
AmericanNOAA GFS
85°
Clear
Today 85°·Low 52°·Rain 0%
EuropeanECMWF
87°
Clear
Today 87°·Low 57°·Rain 0%
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Sacramento weather in numbers

from 30 years of measured normals

Sacramento swings 61°F across the year, from 101°F highs in July to 40°F lows in February, and January is usually the wettest month in a year that brings about 31 in of precipitation.

Warmest month
July
101°F average high
Coldest month
February
40°F average low
Wettest month
January
31 in a year
Below freezing
Never
overnight lows stay above 32°F
Comfortable
3 months
March, April and November
Residents
525,000
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The weather map: all three models at once

NWS, American, European side by side around Sacramento and nearby towns.Live rain radar →
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Sacramento in 3D: the weather on the streets, hour by hour

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Sacramento hourly forecast: next 14 hours

consensus of the three models

Rain in the next 24 hours, model by model

each model's own hourly precipitation, side by side

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Sacramento 10-day forecast, out to 14 days

where the models agree, and where they split
Today
Clear
86° 55°
models agree
Tomorrow
Cloudy
91° 57°
models agree
Sun
Cloudy
84° 59°
±6°
Mon
Cloudy
87° 59°
±8°
Tue
Mostly clear
89° 59°
±7°
Wed
Clear
94° 61°
models agree
Thu
Mostly clear
96° 66°
models agree
Fri
Mostly clear
87° 64°
±10°
Sat
Cloudy
87° 63°
±14°
Sun
Mostly clear
87° 62°
±14°
Mon
Mostly clear
89° 62°
±11°
Tue
Light rain
90° 62°
±8°
Wed
Clear
87° 61°
±16°
Thu
Clear
83° 60°
±12°

Sacramento, California (CA) (often shortened to Sac) is at its warmest in Jul (average highs near 101°F) and coldest in Feb (lows around 40°F), with roughly 31 in of precipitation across the year. Below, compare what NWS, American, European forecast for Sacramento right now, and see exactly where they disagree.

We grade every model against the weather that actually happened, so you can see which forecast model is most accurate in United States before you trust any single number.

Sacramento climate by month

average daytime high and overnight low across a typical year
Jan
56°
42°
Feb
58°
40°
Mar
60°
43°
Apr
71°
47°
May
81°
53°
Jun
91°
58°
Jul
101°
63°
Aug
96°
63°
Sep
90°
59°
Oct
82°
55°
Nov
64°
44°
Dec
58°
42°

Which forecast is most accurate in Sacramento?

CheckWeather Score, graded against the weather that actually happened
ProviderCheckWeather-scoreTempWindRainRun by
American logo
American ★ Best
93
/100rank #1
90±1.0°F96±1.1 mph9597% hitNOAA / NCEP (United States)College Park, Maryland, USA
European logo
European
90
/100rank #2
87±1.3°F97±1.0 mph8994% hitECMWF - European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom

The CheckWeather Score blends temperature, wind and rain accuracy, each measured against ERA5 (the recorded weather) over the last 30 days across 1999 cities. Lower error means a higher score. See which forecast model is most accurate in United States, how we measure forecast accuracy, or which model each weather app uses.

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Where the models disagree

temperature and rain, judged separately
DayTemperatureRain
Today±3°85° to 87°models agree0% to 0% chance
Tomorrow±1°90° to 92°models agree0% to 0% chance
Sun±6°81° to 86°models agree0% to 0% chance
Mon±8°83° to 91°±2%0% to 2% chance
Tue±7°86° to 93°models agree0% to 0% chance

The models often agree on temperature and still split on rain, and rain is usually what decides whether a plan survives. A wide rain range means the shower is genuinely uncertain, not that the forecast is wrong.

Sunrise and sunset in Sacramento

today, local time
Sunrise
06:50
Sunset
19:09
Daylight
12h 19m

Common questions

What's the weather in Sacramento today?
On this page we show what NWS, American, European each forecast for Sacramento today, side by side and updated live. When all three agree the forecast is reliable; when they split, we flag it so you know the day is genuinely less certain.
Will it rain in Sacramento today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from NWS, American, European for Sacramento and flag the days where the models disagree on whether showers actually arrive, which is exactly when a single app can catch you out.
Which forecast is most accurate for Sacramento?
Over the last 30 days, the American model has been the most accurate for Sacramento (CheckWeather Score 93/100), ahead of the European at 90. We grade every model against the recorded weather. See the US accuracy scoreboard for the full method.
What is the warmest month in Sacramento?
July is typically the warmest month in Sacramento, with average highs around 101°F.
How cold does Sacramento get?
The coldest month in Sacramento is February, when overnight lows average about 40°F.
How much rain does Sacramento get?
Sacramento sees roughly 31 in of precipitation a year, with January usually the wettest month.

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