Sacramento's downtown temperature should reach 100 degrees today, National Weather Service meteorologist Eric Kurth said Sunday.
A 97-degree high Sunday pushed September to a record 26 days of meeting or exceeding the 90- degree threshold.
The previous record was set Saturday, when downtown Sacramento marked its 25th day of 90-plus temperatures. The previous record of 24 days was set in 1974.
Some more benchmarks to consider:
If today should reach 100 as forecast, it will be the 19th day to do so in Sacramento this year. The last time Sacramento saw 100 or above was Aug. 16.
Sacramento typically has about two 100-degree days in September. This year: none.
The daytime heat this week will hang around for a while, Kurth said. Tuesday, look for 99 degrees, he said. Wednesday, count on about 95 degrees. Thursday, expect 92. Friday, check for 91.
Next weekend should bring respite.
"We have 85 forecast for the weekend," Kurth said. "That seems to be the potential for significant cool-down, which is actually what we expect for this time of year."
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