Sacramento County Climate
Sacramento County, California
Avg Annual Temp
62.1°F
Annual Precip
19.1"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Extreme Heat Days
83.13333333333334
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Sacramento County Weather
Sacramento's warm Mediterranean climate
With an annual average of 62.1°F, Sacramento is warmer than the national median. It experiences a classic Mediterranean pattern defined by dry summers and wet winters.
Surpassing the California average temperature
The county's 62.1°F average temperature is higher than the California state average of 58.7°F. However, its 19.1 inches of rain falls short of the statewide average of 25.8 inches.
Consistent with Central Valley peers
Sacramento shares a nearly identical climate with San Joaquin County, which averages 62.5°F. Both counties receive roughly 19 inches of rain, though Sacramento is slightly cooler in the winter months.
Hot sun and snow-free winters
Residents experience 83 extreme heat days annually, with July temperatures averaging 76.7°F. Snow is nonexistent, and winters are cool but manageable with a 47.6°F January average.
Be ready for dry summer heat
Air conditioning is essential during the 83 days of 90-plus degree weather. Since rain is scarce during summer, landscape irrigation planning is a top priority for local homeowners.
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Data source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020.
Climate normals are 30-year averages of weather variables computed from 1991 to 2020. Station data is aggregated to county level using spatial averaging. Data is informational only — not a substitute for official National Weather Service forecasts or emergency weather warnings.