The weather in August in Sacramento

It's hot in August in Sacramento with an average temperature of 34°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 31°C to a high of 38°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 15°C and 19°C.

August is an awesome month to be in Sacramento for sunny weather. You’ll have high temperatures and not much chance of rain this month.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in August for Sacramento, California. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 43°C in 2020, Sacramento reached the highest temperature in August over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 23°C in 2021. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 12°C to a highest value of 26°C.

Rainfall amount

According to weather history, there is only 0,1 mm of precipitation in August. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Daily weather in August for Sacramento

Click on any day in August to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Sacramento. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

August weather comparison

  Sacramento New York
Average temperature 34°C 30°C
Max. temperature 38°C 31°C
Min. temperature 15°C -5°C
Total precipitation 0,1 mm 79 mm
Rainy days 1 day 13 days

Start of August

The month of August starts in Sacramento with hot temps, averaging around 34°C during the day and nights around 17°C.

Mid August

By mid-August, daytime temps rise to around 35°C, with nights around 18°C. No precipitation expected during this period, so you can enjoy plenty of sunshine.

End of August

By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Sacramento is around 35°C, while nighttime temps are about 17°C. No precipitation expected at the end of the month; it’ll be mostly sunny.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in August in Sacramento, California. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in August in Sacramento

Temperature in August in Sacramento over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in August in Sacramento, California. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in August in Sacramento

Total precipitation in August in Sacramento over the years

Daily UV index in August in Sacramento

This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Sacramento, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Sacramento by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Sacramento. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.