Will it rain in Sacramento this week? How cold will it get? Here’s the latest forecast
Rain is in Sacramento’s forecast this week — but it probably won’t be enough to warrant an umbrella.
Less than .1 to .12 of an inch of rainfall is forecast to fall across the Sacramento area from 10 p.m. Thursday to 4 a.m. Friday, said meteorologist Idamis Del Valle-Shoemaker with the National Weather Service. Then there’s a chance of on-and-off rain over the weekend.
This week’s freezing temperatures are more of a concern.
Keep an eye out for those susceptible to the frigid weather, plus plants and pipes.
Sacramento freezing temps: Prepare your plants, pipes and power for cold temperatures
Freezing temperatures kicked off Monday with a low of 31 degrees overnight, according to the National Weather Service, and will continue the rest of the week. Tuesday will be the chilliest day of the week with a high of 55 degrees and a low of 32 degrees.
Temperatures in parts of the valley will dance between 28 degrees to 36 degrees. By Saturday, temperatures in Sacramento will heat back up to a high of 59 degrees and a low of 44 degrees.
Near to below freezing temperatures are expected Monday-Thursday mornings, coldest on Tuesday. Valley low temperatures will range from the upper 20s to mid 30s. Plan ahead now so that you can protect your pets, plants, pipes and people! pic.twitter.com/8aCKoN2ppl
— NWS Sacramento (@NWSSacramento) January 30, 2023
Weather respite centers in Sacramento
The city of Sacramento is operating two weather respite centers 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. through Thursday, no appointment needed. Here are the locations:
3615 Auburn Blvd.
700 North Fifth St. (adults only, no pets)
If you need a free ride, Sacramento Regional Transit will take you to and from the weather respite centers.
Sacramento weather forecast
Here’s a look at Sacramento’s forecast, according to the National Weather Service, as of Monday morning:
Monday | High around 53 degrees
Sunny with winds from 14 to 18 mph and gusts as high as 24 mph.
Monday night | Low of 31 degrees
Clear skies with winds around 14 mph and gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tuesday | High near 55 degrees
Sunny with winds from 5 to 7 mph.
Tuesday night | Low of 32 degrees
Frost after 5 a.m., then partly cloudy.
Wednesday | High near 56 degrees
Frost before 8 a.m., then mostly sunny. Winds from 3 to 5 mph.
Wednesday night | Low of 34 degrees
Frost after 2 a.m., then partly cloudy.
Thursday | High near 56 degrees
Frost before 7 a.m., then mostly cloudy.
Thursday night | Low of 42 degrees
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers between 10 p.m. and 4 a.m.
Friday | High near 56
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers before 10 a.m.
Friday night | Low of 40 degrees
Mostly cloudy.
Saturday | High near 59 degrees
Partly sunny.
Saturday night | Low of 44
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers.
Sunday | High near 56
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers.
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