Sacramento, CA – A stretch of dry, hot weather will grip Sacramento through Thursday, pushing daytime highs into the low 90s and increasing wildfire concerns across the region.
According to the National Weather Service, Sacramento will see sunny skies and highs near 93°F on Monday, with south-southwest winds reaching up to 10 mph and gusts as strong as 18 mph. Nighttime lows will dip into the upper 50s, offering limited overnight relief. The clear, dry pattern will persist through midweek with temperatures holding steady in the upper 80s to low 90s.
Local fire agencies are urging residents to avoid outdoor burning and use caution with equipment, especially during windy afternoon hours. The combination of low humidity, gusty breezes, and high temperatures creates ideal conditions for fire spread. South and western Sacramento County, including Elk Grove and Rancho Cordova, may be most vulnerable during peak heat hours from 2 to 6 p.m.
This marks one of the season’s first prolonged heat spells, ahead of what’s expected to be a warmer-than-average summer. Stay hydrated, limit strenuous activity in the afternoon, and keep pets indoors.
Dry, breezy weather continues through Thursday before a minor cooldown to the mid-80s on Friday.
Five-Day Forecast for Sacramento, CA:
- Monday: Sunny, high 93°F, gusts up to 18 mph
- Tuesday: Sunny, high 90°F, breezy with lows around 55°F
- Wednesday: Sunny, high 88°F, clear overnight
- Thursday: Sunny, high 91°F, dry and breezy
- Friday: Sunny, high 86°F, slight cooling trend begins
