Sacramento, CA – Residents in Sacramento should prepare for a scorching week ahead as temperatures are forecast to climb to near 100°F starting on Tuesday. With the heat rising, residents are encouraged to stay hydrated and limit outdoor activities during peak heat hours.
According to the National Weather Service, today’s high will reach 94°F, with calm winds turning southwest at 6 mph by the afternoon. Tonight’s low will dip to 57°F, offering a brief cool-down before temperatures rise again. Sunday and Monday will see highs around 90°F before Sacramento faces a significant heatwave starting Tuesday, with temperatures soaring to 99°F and continuing to push into Wednesday.
Officials advise avoiding outdoor activities from noon to 5 p.m., when the sun is strongest. For those traveling, roads such as U.S. Route 50 and Interstate 5 are likely to experience increased heat-related vehicle issues, so plan ahead and bring extra water for both passengers and pets.
Sacramento will see little relief at night, with lows hovering around 60°F to 64°F through the week. Clear skies are expected throughout, providing no shelter from the sun’s rays during daylight hours. The high temperatures are projected to remain in the high 90s through midweek, leading into an even hotter start to October.
