Sacramento Parks & Rivers, CA

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Sacramento River view, Bidwell-Sacramento River State Park
Sacramento River view, Bidwell-Sacramento River State Park - Frank Schulenburg, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Today’s Forecast:

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62°F
High: 72° | Low: 53°
Current Temperature
Station: KSAC
Observed at: 11:53 am CST on 11/12/26
Wind: 0 mph | Humidity: 53%
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Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued November 12 at 9:09AM PST until November 13 at 7:00PM PST by NWS Sacramento CA (Expires: November 13, 2026 9:00 pm)
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Description: * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts 35 to 40 mph expected. * WHERE...Central and Southern Sacramento Valley. * WHEN...From 4 AM to 7 PM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds expected Friday afternoon. Instructions: Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Today:Mostly sunny. High near 72, with temperatures falling to around 69 in the afternoon. South wind 1 to 5 mph.
Tonight:A slight chance of rain after 5am. Mostly cloudy. Low around 53, with temperatures rising to around 55 overnight. South wind 2 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday:A chance of rain before 10am, then showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 4pm, then a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy. High near 61, with temperatures falling to around 56 in the afternoon. South wind 7 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

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Today’s Report:

🚲 Biking

Not Recommended
  18 /100

Not Recommended for biking. High near 60°F. Rain forecast later today (98%). Breezy winds (20 mph). Thunderstorms forecast later today.

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Marginal weather factor
  • Wind: Marginal weather factor
  • Thunderstorm: Marginal weather factor
  • Alert: Unfavorable weather factor
⚠️ Active weather alerts affect this activity!
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 23/100
Not Recommended for biking. High near 54°F. Low rain risk (2%). Slight chance of thunderstorms.

🛶 Paddling

Not Recommended
  7 /100

Not Recommended for paddling. High near 60°F. Rain forecast later today (98%). Windy conditions (20 mph). Thunderstorms forecast later today.

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Marginal weather factor
  • Wind: Unfavorable weather factor
  • Thunderstorm: Marginal weather factor
  • Alert: Unfavorable weather factor
⚠️ Active weather alerts affect this activity!
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 6/100
Not Recommended for paddling. High near 54°F. Low rain risk (2%). Slight chance of thunderstorms. Temperatures outside comfort limits (54°F).

🎪 Outdoor Events / Activities

Use Caution
  40 /100

Use Caution for outdoor events / activities. High near 60°F. Rain forecast later today (98%). Breezy winds (20 mph). Thunderstorms forecast later today.

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Marginal weather factor
  • Wind: Marginal weather factor
  • Thunderstorm: Marginal weather factor
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Fair 64/100
Fair for outdoor events / activities. High near 54°F. Low rain risk (2%). Slight chance of thunderstorms.

About Sacramento Parks & Rivers

Sacramento Parks & Rivers is an outdoor-planning page for Sacramento urban trails and American and Sacramento River corridors. It has a distinct purpose centered on river levels, valley heat, paved trails, parks, and outdoor events, with the forecast used to choose the safest and most comfortable version of the day.

Make the Most of a Sacramento Parks & Rivers Day

Start by comparing conditions across Sacramento, American River Parkway, and the rest of the coverage area. Choose among biking, paddling, outdoor events based on wind, precipitation, temperature, visibility, water or trail conditions, road access, smoke, and available daylight.

Weather Tips for Sacramento Parks & Rivers

  • Conditions around Sacramento urban trails and American and Sacramento River corridors can differ sharply from nearby towns; river levels, valley heat, paved trails, parks, and outdoor events are the main planning variables.
  • Check wind, waves, current, tides where relevant, water temperature, and lightning before launching; keep a land-based alternative ready.
  • Recent rain, heat, smoke, fire restrictions, water levels, and afternoon wind can change which route or activity is most comfortable.
  • Check current road, trail, ramp, campground, and park alerts before relying on a remote access point.

Nearby Towns and Areas

This page covers Sacramento urban trails and American and Sacramento River corridors. It can also be useful when planning outdoor time near:

  • Sacramento
  • American River Parkway
  • Discovery Park
  • Lake Natoma
  • Folsom
  • West Sacramento
  • Clarksburg

Plan Around the Conditions

Use the forecast to choose the best version of Sacramento Parks & Rivers rather than forcing one itinerary. A shorter route, earlier launch, sheltered shoreline, lower-elevation trail, or town-based backup can preserve the day when conditions change.

7-Day Forecast for Sacramento Parks & Rivers

🌤
62°F
High: 72° | Low: 53°
Current Temperature
Station: KSAC
Observed at: 11:53 am CST on 11/12/26
Wind: 0 mph | Humidity: 53%
Thu ⛅
72° 53°
1%
Fri ⛈
61° 47°
98%
Sat ⛅
64° 47°
2%
Sun 🌧
62° 48°
93%
Mon 🌧
59° 41°
33%
Tue ⛅
59° 43°
4%
Wed 🌧
55° 43°
78%

7-Day High Temperature Trend

72° Thu 61° Fri 64° Sat 62° Sun 59° Mon 59° Tue 55° Wed

7-Day Low Temperature Trend

53° Thu 47° Fri 47° Sat 48° Sun 41° Mon 43° Tue 43° Wed

📊 7-Day Outdoor Outlook

Good Fair Poor 100 Thu 20 Fri 100 Sat 93 Sun 95 Mon 100 Tue 93 Wed
Forecast data from the National Weather Service  |  Last Updated: November 12, 2026 8:34 pm CST

Sacramento Parks & Rivers Weather by Season

Winter

At Sacramento Parks & Rivers, winter storms can raise river flows, muddy trails, and bring fog or slick roads. Cold water and fast current require more caution even when air temperatures feel mild.

Spring

Around Sacramento urban trails and American and Sacramento River corridors, spring runoff can strengthen currents and create excellent scenery while making some crossings and paddling plans more technical. Trail and shoreline access may change after storms or snowmelt pulses.

Summer

For river levels, valley heat, paved trails, parks, and outdoor events, summer brings strong heat and sun at lower elevations, making early starts essential. River water can remain cold, reservoirs become windy in the afternoon, and wildfire smoke may affect the corridor.

Fall

Near Sacramento and the surrounding area, early fall often stays hot and dry, with lower water in some reaches and ongoing fire restrictions. Cooler later-fall weather improves trail and campground comfort.

Key Climate Data Points

  • Warmest months: July and August.
  • Coolest months: December and January.
  • Wettest season: December through March.
  • Driest season: June through September.
  • Best outdoor window: Late spring for water activities and fall for hiking and camping, depending on flow and heat.