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Weather in California Today

Data updated:
July 28, 2026, 11:55 PM

Weather data is generated where available. Check weather.gov and local alerts for urgent weather or safety decisions.

Current temperature

95°F

Sacramento, California

Short forecast

Sunny

Wind

5 mph SW

Active alerts

34

Last updated

July 28, 2026, 11:55 PM

Sunny, with a high near 95. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

Weather alerts

Alerts summary for California

Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning issued July 28 at 3:03PM PDT until August 2 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA

Severe · Expected

Areas: Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 28 at 3:03PM PDT until August 2 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA

Moderate · Expected

Areas: San Diego County Coastal Areas

Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning issued July 28 at 3:03PM PDT until August 2 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA

Severe · Expected

Areas: San Diego County Mountains

Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning issued July 28 at 3:03PM PDT until August 2 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA

Severe · Expected

Areas: Riverside County Mountains

Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning issued July 28 at 3:03PM PDT until August 2 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA

Severe · Expected

Areas: Orange County Inland

Weather source note

Use official alerts for urgent decisions

Weather data for California is generated from National Weather Service data where available. Forecasts and alerts can change quickly, so check weather.gov, local NWS alerts, local emergency management, or local authorities for urgent weather or safety decisions.

What to check before going out

Plan around local conditions

  • Check the latest local forecast before travel or outdoor plans.
  • Look for weather alerts that may affect roads, schools, stores, or deliveries.
  • Confirm local closures or delays with official providers when weather is severe.

Local variation

Weather can vary across California

This page uses Sacramento as the state-capital weather location. Conditions can be different in other cities, rural areas, mountains, coastal regions, and nearby counties.

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