Fresno
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When to go: Fresno month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Fresno are typically April, October and November, with average daytime highs around 20–28°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 40°C), December the coldest (average low 5°C), and March the wettest (about 94 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15.0 | 4.6 | 77 | 7.3 |
| February | 17.5 | 5.0 | 65 | 9.0 |
| March | 19.6 | 7.4 | 94 | 9.7 |
| April | 25.3 | 10.6 | 27 | 11.5 |
| May | 30.3 | 14.8 | 15 | 13.2 |
| June | 36.5 | 19.5 | 1 | 13.8 |
| July | 40.0 | 22.5 | 0 | 13.9 |
| August | 38.8 | 21.9 | 2 | 13.0 |
| September | 35.0 | 18.6 | 3 | 11.7 |
| October | 28.1 | 12.6 | 12 | 10.5 |
| November | 19.9 | 7.3 | 43 | 8.7 |
| December | 14.4 | 4.5 | 68 | 7.0 |
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Previously
- Documented history · 1772
The first European to enter the San Joaquin Valley was Pedro Fages in 1772.
- Documented history · 1856
The county of Fresno was formed in 1856 after the California Gold Rush and was named for the abundant ash trees (Spanish: fresno) lining the San Joaquin River.
- Documented history · 1867
The San Joaquin River flooded on December 24, 1867, inundating Millerton.
- Documented history · 1870
Unable to grow wheat for lack of water, he hired sheep man Moses Church in 1870 to create an irrigation system.
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01 · OverviewFresno, in brief
Fresno is a city in the San Joaquin Valley of California, United States, serving as the county seat of Fresno County and the largest city in the greater Central Valley region. Situated at an elevation of 94 meters near the geographic center of California, it covers approximately 114.7 square miles and had a population of 542,107 as of the 2020 census.
Daily movement across the urban landscape connects workers, students, and travelers through vital regional pathways. Sitting at the junction of Highways 41 and 99, the municipality acts as a primary gateway for visitors journeying toward Yosemite National Park, Sierra National Forest, and Kings Canyon National Park. Commuters and travelers navigate a grid linked to major thoroughfares, while agricultural production ties the surrounding Metropolitan Fresno economy to large-scale cultivation across the San Joaquin Valley.
Within the city boundaries, daily routines span neighborhoods shaped by decades of demographic change and historical development. The community accommodates distinct ethnic minority populations, including substantial Armenian and Hmong communities. Established in 1872 as a Central Pacific Railroad station and incorporated in 1885, the urban area has grown into the fifth-most populous city in California and the most populous inland city in the state.
Daily transit routes also reflect geographic proximity to major recreation sites and neighboring metropolitan zones. Residents move between residential districts and commercial sectors that trace their roots back to early railway expansion and the historic establishment of the Fresno Canal and Irrigation Company. Educational institutions such as Fresno City College—recognized as the oldest community college in California—add to the continuous circulation of students moving through local academic corridors.
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01 · Q&AWhere is Fresno located and what are its coordinates?
Fresno is situated in United States at geographic coordinates 36.7477, -119.7724, with an elevation of 94 meters above sea level.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Fresno?
Fresno has a recorded population of approximately 542,107 and observes the America/Los_Angeles time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Fresno?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Fresno include EN-US, ES-US, HAW, French, with USD used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Fresno?
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