Sacramento, CA – California is heating up fast. A prolonged stretch of triple-digit temperatures begins Thursday in Sacramento, with dangerously hot afternoons continuing through the weekend.
According to the National Weather Service, Thursday, July 10 will bring highs near 101°F, followed by 102°F on Friday, and 97°F through Sunday and Monday. Skies will remain clear, but the intensity of heat and dry conditions will increase wildfire danger and elevate health risks — especially for those along Interstate 5 and in areas without reliable cooling.
Daily highs above 100°F combined with overnight lows in the low-to-mid 60s offer little relief, especially for vulnerable populations. Officials urge residents to limit outdoor activity during peak afternoon hours, stay hydrated, and check on neighbors without air conditioning.
Thursday and Friday will be the hottest days of the week, but Sacramento won’t see major relief until at least Tuesday, when highs dip slightly to 93°F. Calm winds Thursday afternoon will shift to light southwest breezes Friday night, but won’t provide much cooling.
This heat streak follows a pattern typical of mid-July in the Sacramento Valley, with sustained warmth that can overheat buildings and strain power grids.
Five-Day Forecast for Sacramento – Beginning Thursday, July 10:
- Thursday: Sunny, high near 101°F. Calm wind becoming west at 5 mph.
- Friday: Sunny, high near 102°F. Clear and hot into the evening.
- Saturday: Sunny, high near 97°F. Still hot with no cloud cover.
- Sunday: Sunny, high near 97°F. Continued heat with lows around 60°F.
- Monday: Sunny, high near 97°F. No significant cooldown expected.
