Fall 2024 weather forecast for Sacramento

Prepare for fall weather in Sacramento, CA with these seasonal temperature and precipitation outlooks.

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We can already smell the pumpkin spice.

Photo by @lrajn

We know the question on your mind, Sacramento — when’s it going to cool down? Thanks to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center, we know what temperatures and precipitation trends to expect in our city for September, October, and November. While exact weather conditions typically can’t be predicted more than a week in advance, here’s a seasonal outlook to help you prepare for what fall will bring.

Reminder: The first day of fall is Sept. 22, 2024.

A map that shows seasonal temperature outlooks across the US for fall 2024. The map is different tones of orange, indicating above normal temps across the United States.

Temps will be 33-40% above normal in Sacto this fall.

Map via NOAA

Temperature
Think warm. This fall, Sacramento has a 33-40% chance of temperatures being higher than normal.

Precipitation
Expect about average precipitation. Our city is predicted to experience ordinary rainfall amounts for the season.

Slip into September
September is the least humid month on average for Sacramento, with average relative humidity around 45%. Temperatures are still real toasty, with an average a high of 89.1° and low of 59.4° — making the days perfect for outdoor adventures + the nights a great time to crack open a window.

Obsess over October
Temperatures take a big dip in October, with the average high at 76.8°. Residents can expect 3.4 days of rainfall this month and a 5% increase in average humidity compared to September.

Navigate through November
Bundle up as temps continue to cool down, with average highs at 63.5° and lows sitting at a nippy 46.8°. This month marks the beginning of less sunshine — 6.3 hours per day, on average — as clocks should be set back on Sunday, Nov. 3, for the end of Daylight Saving Time.

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