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Sacramento, CA Weather Oct. 13–20: 88°F Heat, Then 70s
Sacramento, CA – Northern California residents can expect a significant temperature swing this week as cooler than normal conditions Tuesday, October 13, give way to afternoon highs approaching the mi
By Lauren Beckett · 2026-10-13T13:44:25.440Z
Sacramento, CA – Northern California residents can expect a significant temperature swing this week as cooler than normal conditions Tuesday, October 13, give way to afternoon highs approaching the mid 90s by Thursday, October 15, before fall like weather returns early next week.
According to the National Weather Service in Sacramento, temperatures will gradually climb above seasonal averages toward the end of the week, with the warmest conditions expected Thursday and Friday across portions of the Sacramento Valley and surrounding communities.
Redding is forecast to reach 94 degrees Thursday, October 15, followed by 93 degrees Friday. Chico and Red Bluff could reach 92 degrees Thursday, while Marysville is expected to climb to 91 degrees.
Sacramento will also experience a noticeable warmup, with afternoon temperatures rising from 78 degrees Tuesday to 88 degrees Thursday and Friday.
Stockton could reach 88 degrees Friday and Saturday, while Modesto is forecast to peak near 89 degrees Saturday, October 17.
Despite the warmer conditions, the heat is not expected to last.
By Sunday, October 18, temperatures will begin dropping across much of the region, with a more substantial cooldown arriving Monday and Tuesday.
Redding, which could reach 94 degrees Thursday, is forecast to fall to 73 degrees Monday and 72 degrees Tuesday, October 20.
Sacramento is expected to cool to 74 degrees Monday and 71 degrees Tuesday. Auburn could see an even cooler afternoon high of 66 degrees Tuesday.
The temperature changes will affect communities throughout the Sacramento Valley, northern San Joaquin Valley and surrounding foothills.
The National Weather Service expects temperatures to return to more fall like levels early next week.
Residents planning outdoor activities, especially during the warmer Thursday through Saturday period, should monitor updated local forecasts at weather.gov as conditions develop.