Sacramento weather, reported by Maple
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Verdicts use the same temperature bands as our vet-sourced guides to safe walking temperatures and cold-weather limits, including the humidity bump and the 7-second pavement test.
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What Sacramento weather usually means for pets
Averages tell you what to plan a wardrobe around. Here is Sacramento's typical year with a dog-walk comfort rating for each month, using the same bands as the live verdict above.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Typical midday walk |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F / 13°C | 39.2°F / 4°C | Safe — great walk weather |
| February | 61.3°F / 16°C | 41.5°F / 5°C | Safe — great walk weather |
| March | 66.3°F / 19°C | 44.5°F / 7°C | Safe — great walk weather |
| April | 72.1°F / 22°C | 47°F / 8°C | Fine for most dogs |
| May | 80.3°F / 27°C | 52°F / 11°C | Caution — shade & water |
| June | 87.9°F / 31°C | 56.5°F / 14°C | Risky — early/late only |
| July | 92.6°F / 34°C | 59.2°F / 15°C | Dangerous — skip midday |
| August | 91.9°F / 33°C | 58.8°F / 15°C | Dangerous — skip midday |
| September | 88.5°F / 31°C | 56.5°F / 14°C | Risky — early/late only |
| October | 78.8°F / 26°C | 50.3°F / 10°C | Caution — shade & water |
| November | 65°F / 18°C | 42.7°F / 6°C | Safe — great walk weather |
| December | 56°F / 13°C | 38.5°F / 4°C | Safe — great walk weather |
Record high: 116°F / 47°C (September 6, 2022) · Record low: 18°F / -8°C (December 22, 1990)
Climate data: NOAA 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals (Sacramento Executive Airport).
Sacramento weather facts every pet owner should know
- July afternoons in Sacramento average 92.6F, well past the 90F dangerous mark for dog walks, so summer exercise belongs at dawn when lows near 59.2F make pavement safe again.
- Heat season runs long here: September highs still average 88.5F, and the city's all-time record of 116F was set on September 6, 2022, so keep the paw test going into fall.
- Winters are gentle for pets: December lows average 38.5F, so most dogs need at most a light coat, though small and senior dogs appreciate one below 45F.
- Sacramento sits at the confluence of the Sacramento and American rivers, and its famous winter tule fog can cut visibility to under 100 feet, so reflective gear on early walks is a smart habit.
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