The relatively pleasant weather embracing the region is, well, pretty normal.
In fact, the perception that August usually is a hot one isn't accurate. Oh, it gets hot enough, but the mild temperatures settling in for at least the next few days are more rule than exception, weather experts say.
High temperatures today will reach 92 degrees and will continue sliding Friday and Saturday, with highs forecast about 90 and 87 degrees, respectively, said Cynthia Palmer, a National Weather Service forecaster.
A tropical low pressure system is moving into the Pacific Northwest, bringing cooler temperatures to the region, she said.
"And we get the added influence of the Delta breeze," Palmer said.
August typically has people bracing for scorching temperatures, but the month in Sacramento isn't so bad. Average high temperature this time of year is 93 degrees, higher numbers held back by the Delta breeze's cooling muscle.
Temperatures typically peak right at the beginning of August, and then "temperatures do start turning down for the month," Palmer said.
"It might be a misperception that we see temperatures go up in August," Palmer said.
The nice weather should stick around through the beginning of next week. Monday's high is expected to reach 92 degrees.
Call The Bee's Niesha Lofing, (916) 321-1270.
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