We know the question on your mind, Sacramentans — when’s it going to get unbearably hot?
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 June, July, and August. 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 summer will bring.
Reminder: The first day of summer is on Wednesday, June 21.
Summer is on the way, weather you like it or not.
Photo via NOAA
🌡️ Temperature
Think hot. This summer, Sacramento has a 33-40% chance of temperatures being higher than normal.
🌨️ Precipitation
Expect about average precipitation. The city has an equal chance of seeing below normal or higher-than-average rainfall amounts this summer.
June
The average high-temperature is forecasted to rise ~10 degrees from May to June, sitting at 88.7°. However, the wind and sunlight may combine to make it feel closer to ~91°, so be sure to apply sunscreen.
July
Grab those shades — July has the most amount of sunshine out of any month. The sun usually rises ~5:45 a.m. in July and sets ~8:30 p.m.
August
Make sure you stay hydrated. August is historically the driest month for Sacramento, recording only 1mm of precipitation on average.