Sacramento, CA
California · Records since 1877–2026
Records for August 11
🔥 Record High
August 11, 1898
+18° from 92° normal❄ Record Low
August 11, 1910
-10° from 59° normalAll-Time Records — Sacramento
Top 10 Record Highs — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 110°F | August 11, 1898 |
| 2 | 109°F | August 11, 1996 |
| 3 | 109°F | August 11, 1935 |
| 4 | 107°F | August 11, 1937 |
| 5 | 106°F | August 11, 1933 |
| 6 | 105°F | August 11, 2012 |
| 7 | 105°F | August 11, 2004 |
| 8 | 105°F | August 11, 1990 |
| 9 | 105°F | August 11, 1901 |
| 10 | 103°F | August 11, 1992 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 49°F | August 11, 1910 |
| 2 | 50°F | August 11, 1919 |
| 3 | 51°F | August 11, 1909 |
| 4 | 51°F | August 11, 1887 |
| 5 | 52°F | August 11, 1985 |
Heat Wave Summary — Sacramento
threshold: 100°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date142 of 219 days with data were above the 1991–2020 normal high for their date.
Days ≥ 90°F Per Year
1877–2026Average Daily High by Decade
Full year · complete decades only
Longest Heat Waves — Sacramento
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Jul 15, 1960 – Jul 24, 1960 | 10 | 111°F (Jul 19) | 106°F | 64°F |
| 2 | Sep 1, 2022 – Sep 9, 2022 | 9 | 114°F (Sep 5) | 107°F | 67°F |
| 3 | Aug 8, 1996 – Aug 16, 1996 | 9 | 110°F (Aug 10) | 106°F | 66°F |
| 4 | Jul 14, 1961 – Jul 21, 1961 | 8 | 110°F (Jul 18) | 105°F | 62°F |
| 5 | Aug 12, 1967 – Aug 19, 1967 | 8 | 107°F (Aug 18) | 104°F | 63°F |
| 6 | Aug 13, 2020 – Aug 19, 2020 | 7 | 112°F (Aug 16) | 106°F | 71°F |
| 7 | Jul 20, 2006 – Jul 26, 2006 | 7 | 111°F (Jul 23) | 106°F | 72°F |
| 8 | Jul 1, 2024 – Jul 7, 2024 | 7 | 110°F (Jul 6) | 105°F | 68°F |
| 9 | Aug 5, 1990 – Aug 11, 1990 | 7 | 109°F (Aug 9) | 107°F | 66°F |
| 10 | Jun 28, 2013 – Jul 4, 2013 | 7 | 109°F (Jul 4) | 106°F | 68°F |
Heat Waves Per Year
Warm Summer Nights (Jun–Aug)
Nights where the overnight low exceeded the 1991–2020 normal low
Above-Normal Summer Nights Per Year
Average June–August Low by Decade
Overnight lows · complete decades only
Precipitation
Actual vs. 1991–2020 full-month and full-season normals
Monthly Precipitation — Last 24 Months
Blue = actual · dashed line = monthly normal
Annual Precipitation Per Year (1970–2026)
Blue = above average · tan = below average · gold = 2026 (partial)
Heavy Rain Days Per Year (≥ 1.0")
Compare year-to-year changes in days with heavy rainfall (≥ 1.0")
Month in Review — July 2026
Average temperature · July 2026
52nd-warmest month on record
30th-warmest July of 143 on record
+0.9° vs. 75.8° average (1991–2020)Longest 90°F Streak in July
14 consecutive days with highs of at least 90°F (Jul 8–21, 2026, peaking at 104°F)
Ties the longest July streak since 2024 (2 years). The July record is 27 days, set in 2018.
Average July Temperature by Year
1878–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2024 | 81.0°F |
| 2 | 1988 | 80.4°F |
| 3 | 1931 | 79.5°F |
| 4 | 2003 | 79.2°F |
| 5 | 1961 | 79.2°F |
| 6 | 2006 | 79.1°F |
| 7 | 1960 | 78.9°F |
| 8 | 2005 | 78.8°F |
| 9 | 1996 | 78.6°F |
| 10 | 1917 | 78.5°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 2024 | 81.0°F |
| 2 | July 1988 | 80.4°F |
| 3 | August 2020 | 79.5°F |
| 4 | July 1931 | 79.5°F |
| 5 | July 2003 | 79.2°F |
| 6 | July 1961 | 79.2°F |
| 7 | July 2006 | 79.1°F |
| 8 | August 1967 | 79.1°F |
| 9 | July 1960 | 78.9°F |
| 10 | July 2005 | 78.8°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Sacramento, CA | 76.7°F | 30th of 143 |
| Stockton, CA | 77.4°F | 46th of 131 |
| San Francisco Airport, CA | 64.2°F | 20th of 81 |
| Tahoe City, CA | 61.9°F | 52nd of 116 |
| San Jose, CA | 69.7°F | 34th of 130 |