Sacramento, CA – Sacramento residents are heading into a sweltering stretch of weather, with highs soaring into the triple digits through at least Sunday, prompting heat advisories and concerns over elevated fire danger and energy use.
According to the National Weather Service, temperatures will climb to 96°F by Thursday, with the hottest days peaking Saturday at 101°F and hovering near 100°F through Sunday. Overnight lows won’t offer much relief, staying in the low- to mid-60s throughout the week. Winds will remain mostly calm, with only light south and southwest breezes expected.
The ongoing heat will impact much of Northern California, with areas around Elk Grove, Citrus Heights, and Davis also seeing extreme daytime highs. Residents are urged to limit outdoor activity during peak heat hours, stay hydrated, and reduce electricity use during late afternoon demand surges.
No rain is in the extended outlook, and relative humidity remains low—raising concerns for wildfire risk, especially in areas with dry grass or recent fire scars. Cal Fire has not issued any red flag warnings as of Thursday morning, but conditions could change rapidly.
This intense heat is expected to ease slightly by Monday, though daytime highs will still approach the upper 90s into early next week.
Five-Day Forecast for Sacramento, CA:
- Thursday: Sunny and hot, high 96°F / low 62°F
- Friday: Sunny and hot, high 100°F / low 66°F
- Saturday: Sunny and hot, high 101°F / low 64°F
- Sunday: Sunny and hot, high 100°F / low 64°F
- Monday: Sunny, high 98°F / low 61°F
