Weather in Sacramento, California, United States in May
In an average May, Sacramento sees a daily high around 79°F and a low around 51°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 79°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 66°F to 91°F |
| Average low | 51°F |
| Typical low range | 45°F to 57°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.00 in |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
107°F
2001-05-31
Lowest
54°F
1998-05-11
Low
Highest
70°F
2001-05-31
Lowest
38°F
1983-05-09
Feels-like
Highest
119°F
2008-05-17
Lowest
28°F
1983-05-09
Humidity
Highest
15.0 g/m³
2017-05-03
Lowest
4.6 g/m³
2013-05-01
Wind
Highest
25 mph
2026-05-17
Lowest
4 mph
1991-05-24
Precip
Wettest
3.88 in
1998
Driest
0.01 in
2001
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