Sacramento, CA weather in August
In August, Sacramento sees highs around 94°F and lows around 61°F: hot and dry. Rain is rare. It is one of the warmest months in Sacramento. Plan outdoor time for mornings and evenings.
- Normal high
- 94°F
- Normal low
- 61°F
- Wet days
- 0
- 0.02 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How August changes from start to finish
| August 1 | August 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 95°F | 92°F |
| Normal low | 62°F | 60°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 1% | 1% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:07 am / 8:16 pm | 6:34 am / 7:38 pm |
| Daylight | 14.2 h | 13.1 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Pacific Time).
A typical August day
- 6 am60°Fdew point 54°F
- 9 am71°Fdew point 55°F
- Noon84°Fdew point 55°F
- 3 pm91°Fdew point 52°F
- 6 pm85°Fdew point 53°F
- 9 pm70°Fdew point 54°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Sacramento Executive Airport (5 mi away); average wind 7 mph; clear or few clouds in 96% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 3%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F1 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more24 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow0 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in0 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 31
Average days per August, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in August
Normal precipitation is 0.02 in; a dry August brings about 0.0 in and a wet one about 0.0 in (25th and 75th percentiles). Days with half an inch or more are rare.
How August varies from year to year
- Warmest August, 1991-20202020: average high 98°F
- Coolest August2010: average high 89°F
- Wettest August2003: 0.3 in
- Driest August1992: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading112°F (August 16, 2020)
- Lowest reading53°F (August 24, 2002)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
August compared with July and September
| July | August | September | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 94°F | 94°F | 89°F |
| Normal low | 61°F | 61°F | 59°F |
| Wet days | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Comfortable days | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| Daylight | 14.6 h | 13.6 h | 12.4 h |
Highs change by 0°F from July and -5°F into September.
Nearby alternatives in August
- Cooler: Napa, CA47 mi · high 84°F · 0 wet days
How Sacramento ranks in August
- Normal high72nd warmest of 378 cities; 20th of 60 in California
- Wet days22nd driest of 378
- Comfortable days195th most of 341
What to pack for Sacramento in August
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 94°F
- Layers – afternoons near 94°F but nights near 61°F
Heating and cooling
August has 0 heating degree days and 380 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 10% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Sacramento in August?
The normal high is 94°F and the normal low is 61°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest August reading was 112°F (August 16, 2020).
Does it rain a lot in Sacramento in August?
About 0 days in August have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 0.02 in. The wettest August in 1991-2020 was in 2003 (0.3 in); the driest was in 1992, with no measurable precipitation.
Is August a good time to visit Sacramento?
August ranks 12th of 12 months on our comfort score for Sacramento (43 out of 100). It has about 1 comfortable day and about 24 days at 90°F or hotter. The best month is April.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and frost dates: Sacramento 5 Ese (USW00023271), 4.6 mi ESE of the city center, 38 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snow depth: Nicolaus #2 (USC00046194), 24 mi N of the city center, 43 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Sacramento Executive Airport (USW00023232), 5.2 mi S of the city center, 15 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Sacramento Executive Airport (724830-23232), 5.2 mi S of the city center, 19 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.