Triple-digit temperatures are on the way to Sacramento. When will heat arrive?
Summer is cranking up the thermostat this week.
According to the National Weather Service, triple-digit temperatures are on the way to Sacramento.
“Cool temperatures today into Tuesday will followed by a warming trend, with heat returning by late week,” the weather agency said on X on Sunday, Aug. 17.
Here’s how hot it will get in Sacramento:
High temperatures forecast across Northern California
The National Weather Service said most of Northern California — including Modesto, Stockton and Sacramento — is in for a hot stretch, with daytime high temperatures reaching 100 degrees or more through the week.
From Thursday, Aug. 21, to Sunday, Aug. 23, area residents should also be ready for a “moderate” heat risk, NWS said.
How high will temperatures get in Sacramento?
Temperatures are expected to climb as high as 100 degrees in the Sacramento area starting Thursday, according to the National Weather Service.
What’s in the weather forecast for Sacramento area?
Sacramento will enjoy a few days of mild weather before the triple-digit heat arrives, according to the National Weather Service’s latest seven-day weather forecast.
Monday’s forecast called for clear, sunny skies with a high temperature near 87 degrees and an overnight low temperature around 57.
Light winds will range between 3 to 6 mph, the weather service said.
On Tuesday, the high will be near 89, while the low will be around 58.
Winds will continue, ranging between 5 to 7 mph.
Wednesday will see a high of approximately 96 degrees and a low near 64, with winds sweeping at around 5 mph.
High temperatures could climb to 101 on Thursday and Friday.
The weekend will stay hot, with temperatures peaking around 97 degrees.
Who is most at risk in heat?
Starting Wednesday, Sacramento’s heat risk will be moderate, the weather service said.
The heat risk scale provides a forecast that shows the likelihood of heat-related problems occurring.
The scale calculates how hot it is compared to normal, how long the heat lasts and whether it’s likely to cause health issues based on data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
It ranges from 0, meaning there’s little or no heat risk, to 4, indicating an extreme heat risk.
These conditions will persist through Saturday, Aug. 23.
Moderate heat risk “affects most individuals sensitive to heat, especially those without effective cooling and/or adequate hydration,” the National Weather Service said.
Vulnerable individuals include those who are pregnant, newborns, children, older adults and those with a chronic illness.
These groups are more at risk due to age and conditions that make it difficult to regulate high temperatures.
“Stay in a cool place during the heat of the day,” the National Weather Service wrote on X. “If outdoors, stay hydrated, take breaks, and find shade.”
Where can I go to escape Sacramento heat?
If you’re looking to cool off in Sacramento, the city has several pools, parks and splash pads for residents to cool off.
For those looking to escape the heat, here are five destinations within a four-hour drive of Sacramento that are forecast to have cooler temperatures this weekend.
Lake Tahoe
San Francisco
Carmel-By-The-Sea
Monterey
Santa Cruz
