Weather & Climate in Sacramento, CA

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Sacramento enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 315 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 31.7 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 51. 50% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	60.7°F
	12% above US avg
January Average	48°F (9°C)
July Average	78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	315 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	30 ft (9 m)
Area	100.1 sq mi (259.3 km²)
Population Density	5,320/sq mi
Coordinates	38.5677°N, 121.4682°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	Sacramento County County
Nearest Airport	Sacramento International (SMF) 11 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.7"

17% below US avg

Snowfall 0.9"

Wettest Month (Jan) 3.86"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

AQI Median	51.0
Rating	Moderate
Good Days %	49.7%
Unhealthy Days	15

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively High
Risk Score	98.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability	37.4 / 100
Community Resilience	57.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Earthquake	Relatively High
Wildfire	Relatively Moderate
Flood	Relatively High
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Very Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Very Low
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Relatively High
Cold Wave	No Rating
Landslide	Relatively Low
Coastal Flood	No Rating
Volcano	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

4,314 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.

Aug 24, 2014	The 2014 South Napa, California Earthquake	M6.0	83 km	11 km
Aug 10, 2016	20 km NNE of Upper Lake, California	M5.1	143 km	14 km
Sep 3, 2000	5 km WSW of Yountville, California	M4.9	85 km	9 km
Sep 4, 1995	13 km SW of Middletown, California	M4.8	112 km	7 km
Oct 30, 1998	4 km N of Tahoe Vista, California	M4.8	147 km	1 km
Jun 26, 2005	8 km NNW of Tahoe Vista, California	M4.8	145 km	-2 km
May 12, 2006	7 km W of Cobb, California	M4.7	120 km	4 km
May 21, 1996	8 km ESE of East Foothills, California	M4.7	136 km	8 km
Aug 11, 1993	14 km ESE of Alum Rock, California	M4.7	141 km	9 km
May 7, 2021	19km NW of Truckee, CA	M4.7	141 km	10 km
Jan 2, 2025	4 km NW of Cobb, CA	M4.7	116 km	1 km
Aug 18, 1999	0 km S of Bolinas, California	M4.6	129 km	8 km
Jan 11, 2000	6 km N of Geyserville, California	M4.6	128 km	6 km
Feb 18, 2004	4 km WNW of Cobb, California	M4.6	117 km	3 km
Jan 12, 2014	8 km W of Cobb, California	M4.5	120 km	2 km
Sep 19, 2023	15 km SW of Westley, CA	M4.5	127 km	4 km
Aug 3, 2006	5 km W of Glen Ellen, California	M4.5	100 km	9 km
Jun 8, 2024	7 km NW of The Geysers, CA	M4.5	121 km	4 km
Sep 19, 1992	7 km NW of Cobb, California	M4.5	119 km	3 km
Apr 24, 2007	7 km WSW of Cobb, California	M4.5	118 km	2 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

72 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 1 injury.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Feb 7, 1978	EF2	15 km	1.9 mi	0
Jan 10, 2023	EF1	82 km	0.4 mi	0
Dec 24, 2015	EF1	34 km	6.2 mi	0
Oct 22, 2012	EF1	57 km	0.3 mi	0
Oct 22, 2012	EF1	62 km	4.0 mi	0
Oct 22, 2012	EF1	57 km	2.0 mi	0
Jan 23, 2010	EF1	77 km	1.6 mi	0
Jan 8, 2005	EF1	99 km	0.1 mi	0
Jan 7, 1993	EF1	97 km	0.1 mi	0
Dec 17, 1992	EF1	84 km	5.0 mi	0
Apr 19, 1988	EF1	52 km	0.2 mi	0
Apr 19, 1988	EF1	29 km	1.0 mi	0
Mar 22, 1983	EF1	20 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 28, 1970	EF1	92 km	2.3 mi	0
May 31, 1967	EF1	68 km	0.1 mi	0
Jan 14, 2023	EF0	40 km	0.3 mi	0
Nov 8, 2022	EF0	29 km	0.8 mi	0
Nov 18, 2020	EF0	41 km	4.4 mi	0
May 18, 2020	EF0	42 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 28, 2019	EF0	25 km	1.7 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.5 m (15 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1868	N. CALIFORNIA	Eruption + Earthquake	4.5 m	30	111 km
1856	N. CALIFORNIA	Eruption + Earthquake	0.6 m	—	139 km
1906	N. CALIFORNIA	Eruption + Earthquake	0.1 m	—	132 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Clear Lake (121 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Clear Lake	Volcanic field	1,439 m (4,721 ft)	Unknown	121 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: HENNESSEY (314,241 acres, 2020).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2020	HENNESSEY	314,241	71 km
2014	KING	99,070	90 km
2015	ROCKY	96,125	93 km
2018	COUNTY	92,450	61 km
2022	MOSQUITO	77,858	86 km
2015	BUTTE	72,894	83 km
2020	GLASS	68,020	94 km
2017	NUNS	56,883	93 km
2017	ATLAS	51,664	71 km
2004	RUMSEY	39,335	73 km
1999	SIXTEEN	37,162	79 km
1988	49R	36,673	79 km
1988	MILLER	35,750	57 km
2013	AMERICAN	27,938	99 km
1992	CLEVELAND	21,835	95 km
2012	SIXTEEN COMPLEX	18,191	88 km
1992	GULCH	18,019	97 km
2017	CASCADE	16,155	88 km
2006	ZAM ASSIST	14,404	43 km
2018	WAVERLY	12,238	83 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	48°F (9°C)	3.9 in	Wettest
February	52°F (11°C)	3.3 in
March	55°F (13°C)	2.8 in
April	60°F (16°C)	1.2 in
May	67°F (19°C)	0.4 in
June	73°F (23°C)	0.2 in
July	78°F (26°C)	0.1 in	Warmest, Driest
August	76°F (24°C)	0.1 in
September	73°F (23°C)	0.4 in
October	65°F (18°C)	1.1 in
November	54°F (12°C)	2.8 in
December	47°F (8°C)	2.6 in	Coldest

Sacramento has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 47°F in December to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (0.1").

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