Sacramento, California – Rising spring temperatures will take hold across Sacramento by Thursday afternoon, pushing highs to 86°F and setting the tone for a warmer stretch into early next week.
According to the National Weather Service in Sacramento, Thursday will be sunny and calm, with light winds from the northwest reaching up to 6 mph in the afternoon. Heat will continue to build through the weekend, peaking Monday with forecasted highs near 88°F and reaching 92°F by Tuesday.
Daytime temperatures across the region—including Elk Grove, Davis, and Citrus Heights—will remain well above seasonal averages. Interstate 5 and Highway 99 travelers should prepare for extended exposure to heat, especially in vehicles without proper cooling. Outdoor workers and residents should stay hydrated, take breaks in the shade, and limit strenuous activity during peak afternoon hours.
By Friday, Sacramento is expected to see another high of 86°F, followed by mostly clear nights with lows dipping into the mid-50s. Saturday brings slightly cooler highs in the upper 70s before the heat rebuilds again by Sunday and Monday.
No precipitation is in the forecast, and conditions remain ideal for outdoor events—but rising temperatures mark the region’s first early taste of summer.
Looking ahead, here’s the extended 5-day forecast:
- Thursday: Sunny, high near 86°F
- Friday: Sunny, high near 86°F
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, high near 77°F
- Sunday: Sunny, high near 80°F
- Monday: Sunny, high near 88°F
