Climate Comfort Score
90/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 63°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Sacramento, CA Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 63°F
- Avg annual temp
- 90/100
- Comfort score
- 19.2"
- Annual precip
- 338d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Sacramento
Sacramento, California averages 63°F a year and scores 90/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 94% of U.S. cities.
- 63°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 90/100
- comfort score, milder than 94% of U.S. cities
- 19.2"
- yearly precipitation total
- 338 days
- frost-free growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
63°F (17°C)
Avg High
76°F
Avg Low
51°F
Annual Precip
19.2"
Annual Snow
0.0"
Comfort Score
90/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
63°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
19.2"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Sacramento) 90.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Sacramento area.
How Sacramento compares to every U.S. city
Sacramento's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
90 Top 6% higher than 94% of 6,915 US cities
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Sacramento
MethodologyZooming out from Sacramento's own normal, the chart below shows how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has tracked the global mean since 1900 - the most recent decade sits warmer than the 30-year mean shown here.
- United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
- Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
- Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Monthly Temperatures
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 3.9" | 0.0" | 1.6 | 0.0 |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 3.6" | 0.0" | 0.3 | 0.0 |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 1.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.2 |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 0.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 6.6 |
| June | 89°F (32°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 0.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 14.8 |
| July | 94°F (35°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 0.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 24.0 |
| August | 94°F (34°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 23.5 |
| September | 89°F (32°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 0.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 16.3 |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 0.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 3.5 |
| November | 65°F (19°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 1.8" | 0.0" | 0.3 | 0.0 |
| December | 56°F (14°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 3.5" | 0.0" | 1.9 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 3.9"
10.8 days with precipitation
February 3.6"
9.6 days with precipitation
March 2.8"
9.2 days with precipitation
April 1.4"
5.3 days with precipitation
May 0.9"
3.7 days with precipitation
June 0.2"
1.2 days with precipitation
July 0.0"
0.1 days with precipitation
August 0.0"
0.2 days with precipitation
September 0.1"
0.8 days with precipitation
October 0.9"
3.1 days with precipitation
November 1.8"
6.8 days with precipitation
December 3.5"
10.1 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
December 16
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
January 12
50% probability date
Growing Season
338 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,138
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,576
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Sacramento's climate means for you
Sacramento runs 63°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 338 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near January 12 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,138 heating and 1,576 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
- Comparing places to live? Line this city up against nearby cities and the national rankings. See rankings
These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.
Climate Guides
Climate Insight: Sacramento, CA
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Sacramento, California as a location with an annual average temperature of 63°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 76°F to a mean daily low of 51°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USW00023271, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Sacramento receives roughly 19.2 inches of precipitation each year, with negligible snowfall. The frost-free season averages 338 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near January 12 and the first fall freeze near December 16. For energy use, 2,138 heating degree days and 1,576 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Sacramento scores 90/100 (Excellent), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above are the practical planning tool: mild highs and lows land in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat peaks in summer, and December-driven cold sets in over deep winter. These are thirty-year averages, not a forecast - any single year can run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Sacramento, CA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Sacramento, California is 63°F. The warmest month averages 94°F (35°C) and the coldest averages 41°F (5°C).
How much rain does Sacramento get? ▼
Sacramento receives 19.2 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Sacramento? ▼
Sacramento has a climate comfort score of 90/100 (Excellent), milder than 94% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Sacramento? ▼
Sacramento has approximately 338 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around January 12 and the first fall freeze around December 16.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Sacramento? ▼
Sacramento has 2,138 heating degree days and 1,576 cooling degree days annually, a fairly balanced heating/cooling split. See our <a href="/guides/reading-weather-data/" class="underline hover:text-brand-600">guide to reading weather data</a> for what these figures mean.
Where does this Sacramento climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00023271 near Sacramento.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00023271. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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