Sacramento, Calif. – Under a pale orange sunrise, the Central Valley wakes to another stretch of crisp, calm air and golden fall light. Tuesday begins quietly, the kind of tranquil start that makes it easy to forget November is only days away. But the warm, dry pattern gripping Northern California this week won’t last much longer — subtle changes will start filtering in just after Halloween.
According to the National Weather Service in Sacramento, high pressure will dominate through Thursday, keeping skies sunny and winds light. Highs will reach the upper 70s to near 80 by Wednesday afternoon, about ten degrees above late-October averages. Residents planning outdoor cleanup or decorating for Halloween should take advantage of this steady spell before cooler air begins to edge in by the weekend.
Friday’s Trick-or-Treat window looks ideal across the Sacramento metro — clear skies, calm breezes, and evening temperatures in the upper 60s falling to the low 50s by 9 p.m. The mild air and dry pavement will make for easy walking conditions along suburban streets and parks, though parents may want to pack a light jacket for kids after dusk.
By Saturday, temperatures begin a slow slide toward more typical early-November values. A few clouds could drift into the valley late in the weekend as Pacific moisture builds offshore. No rain yet, but the pattern hints at a cooler, unsettled shift next week — the first whisper of the coming winter. After all, November rarely stays quiet for long in the Sacramento Valley.
Five-Day Forecast for Sacramento, CA:
Tue: 74/52 – Sunny, calm; light north breeze developing.
Wed: 80/53 – Warm and bright; near-record late fall temperatures.
Thu: 75/51 – Mostly sunny; slight cooling trend begins.
Fri: 77/53 – Clear skies; perfect for Trick-or-Treat evening plans.
Sat: 77/54 – Mild sunshine; early signs of cooler November air ahead.
