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Sacramento, CA Weather on May 27
Sacramento hits 103°F record on May 27, 2020
Sacramento's May 27 history shows the dramatic temperature swings that characterize late spring in the Central Valley. The record high of 103°F set in 2020 towers 21 degrees above the average high of 82°F, while the record low of 43°F from 1977 sits just 10 degrees below the typical low. Across 55 years of data, this date demonstrates the unpredictable nature of Sacramento's transitional season, where premature heat waves can clash with lingering cool nights.
What to Expect on May 27
Planning for May 27th in Sacramento, CA? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest May 27 ever in Sacramento?
The warmest May 27 in Sacramento, CA reached 103°F in 2020. That is 21°F above the long-term average high of 82°F.
What was the coldest May 27 ever in Sacramento?
The coldest May 27 in Sacramento, CA dropped to 43°F in 1977. That is 10°F below the long-term average low of 53°F.
What is the average temperature on May 27 in Sacramento?
On May 27, Sacramento averages a high of 82°F and a low of 53°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from SACRAMENTO AP ASOS.
How many years of weather data are available for May 27 in Sacramento?
We have 55 years of weather records for May 27 in Sacramento, CA, sourced from NOAA's Global Historical Climatology Network. Records include daily high and low temperatures, precipitation, and snowfall data going back to 2025.
May 27 Weather History in Sacramento
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 90°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 2024 | 85°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 2023 | 77°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 2022 | 79°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 2021 | 87°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 2020 | 103°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 2019 | 72°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 2018 | 89°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 2017 | 77°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 2016 | 89°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 2015 | 80°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 2014 | 87°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 2013 | 69°F | 53°F | 0.13" | -- |
| 2012 | 77°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 2011 | 72°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 2010 | 65°F | 48°F | 0.43" | -- |
| 2009 | 96°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 2008 | 75°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 2007 | 79°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 2006 | 72°F | 46°F | 0" | -- |
| 2005 | 85°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 2004 | 85°F | 58°F | 0.15" | -- |
| 2003 | 95°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 2002 | 77°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 2001 | 75°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 2000 | 87°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 1999 | 82°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 1998 | 61°F | 50°F | 0.18" | -- |
| 1997 | 89°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 1996 | 81°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 1995 | 85°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 1994 | 82°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 1993 | 75°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 1992 | 94°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 1991 | 88°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 1990 | 64°F | 58°F | 3.43" | -- |
| 1989 | 80°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 1988 | 84°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 1987 | 76°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 1986 | 89°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 1985 | 69°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 1984 | 100°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 1983 | 94°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 1982 | 73°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 1981 | 93°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 1980 | 73°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 1979 | 83°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 1978 | 90°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 1977 | 75°F | 43°F | 0" | -- |
| 1976 | 92°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 1975 | 95°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 1974 | 93°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 1973 | 90°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 1972 | 92°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 1971 | 61°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: SACRAMENTO AP ASOS
How Has May 27 Changed?
The last decade has been 1.8°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Sacramento, CA, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.