California\u2019s Sunniest Capital: The Weather
265+ sunny days a year. The sunniest state capital in the US. Hot, dry, and unapologetically bright - where the sun clocks in every single day.
Right Now
June 2025Sunny \u00B7 Feels like 96\u00B0
28%
12 mph SW
96\u00B0 / 65\u00B0
Very High (10)
A Year of Perfect Days
Four distinct seasons, each with its own character. No bad months - just different shades of great.
Mar - May
Spring
60 - 78°F
Mild and pleasant. Green hills before they go golden. Some rain still possible in March, then the sky clears for good.
Jun - Aug
Summer
90 - 105°F
Intense dry heat, bright blue skies, and very low humidity. The Delta Breeze arrives each evening to drop temps and bring relief.
Sep - Nov
Fall
75 - 90°F
Still warm and dry. Tule fog begins to form in late November. The landscape turns a stunning golden brown under endless sun.
Dec - Feb
Winter
40 - 58°F
Tule fog season brings dense valley fog in the mornings, but afternoons are often sunny. Some rain, mild compared to most of the US.
The Case for Perfection
Hard data that explains why everyone else is jealous.
Sunny Days / Year
265+
vs US average of 205
Average High
75°F
Year-round warmth
Driest Major City
Sacramento
Less rain than even LA
The Delta Breeze
20 - 30°F
Natural evening cooling
Extreme Heat
Dry
Hot but not humid
Snowfall
Almost None
Maybe once a decade
Sacramento vs. The World
See how California\u2019s Capital of Sunshine stacks up against cities people actually complain about.
Karl the Fog lives here, cold summers
Brutal winters, snow, and humidity
152 rainy days / year, grey skies
60 inches of rain, oppressive humidity
Perpetually overcast
265 sunny days, dry heat, delta breeze