Population:
407,018
Elevation:
20 feet above sea level
Land Area: 97.2 square miles
Location:
Located 91miles northeast of San Francisco, California at the intersections of
Interstate 5 from the north and south and Interstate 80 from the northeast and
southwest
Time Zone:
Pacific Time Zone (when it’s noon in Sacramento, it’s 2pm in Chicago and 3pm in
New York City). Sacramento observes Daylight Savings Time from April - October
Weather:
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Average temp. (°F)
47.3
52.4
55.9
60.4
66.8
72.6
76.5
75.8
72.8
65.5
54.2
46.8
High temperature (°F)
54.5
61.4
65.9
72.7
80.9
88.2
93.2
92.0
88.1
78.7
64.0
54.5
Low temperature (°F)
40.1
43.4
45.7
48.0
52.6
57.0
59.7
59.5
57.5
52.2
44.4
39.1
Precipitation (in)
4.0
3.7
3.0
1.1
0.6
0.2
0.0
0.1
0.4
0.9
2.4
2.6
Climate:
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Days with precipitation
10
9
9
5
3
1
0
0
1
3
7
9
Wind speed (mph)
7.1
7.3
8.4
8.6
9.0
9.6
8.9
8.4
7.4
6.4
6.0
6.4
Morning humidity (%)
91
89
86
83
82
78
77
78
77
79
87
88
Afternoon humidity (%)
70
61
53
44
38
32
30
29
31
37
57
67
Sunshine (%)
48
65
74
82
90
94
97
96
93
86
66
49
Days clear of clouds
7
8
10
12
17
22
27
26
24
19
10
8
Partly cloudy days
6
7
9
10
9
6
3
4
4
6
8
6
Cloudy days
19
13
12
8
5
2
1
1
2
6
12
17
Snowfall (in)
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
Local Seasons:
As the Capitol of California, this city is
bustling year-round; however, summers tend to be busier as tourists come to
visit the wine country as well as other major cities within California. The
weather in Sacramento is delightful all year. High temperatures in the summer
can get into the 90’s F mid-day; however they drop to the 50’s F at night,
allowing for a variety of activities to be experienced. Winters are just right
for outdoor activities during the day and enjoying a fine meal by a warm fire at
night. Spring and fall offer much of the same with relatively warm temperatures
during the day and cooling off at night. No matter what the season or what the
reason for your visit, this California Capital welcomes you.
How to Get There:
By Air
Sacramento County Airport
6900 Airport Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95837
916-929-5411
Sacramento International Airport is the gateway
to Northern California destinations and major cities across the U.S, and the
world. Service is available from many major carriers as well as certain local
and regional airlines.
San Francisco International Airport is located
approximately 2 hours (110 miles) southwest of Sacramento and is sometimes used
by visitors.
By Car
Sacramento is easily accessible by car from the
north and south via Interstate 5 and from the southeast and northwest via
Interstate 80.
By Train
Amtrak
401 I Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
800-USA-RAIL
By Bus
Greyhound
715 L ST.
Sacramento, CA 95814
916-444-6858
How to Get Around:
By far the best way to get around is by either
personal or rental car. The sites and attractions of the city as well as the
nearby areas are fairly well spread-out, making a car a vital necessity.
National Holidays:
New Year’s Day, January 1
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the third Monday in
January
President’ Day, the third Monday in February
Memorial Day, the last Monday in May
Independence Day, July 4
Labor Day, the first Monday in September
Thanksgiving Day, the fourth Thursday in November
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, December 24 and
25
New Year’s Eve, December 31
Sacramento
