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Visalia

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Updated Sunday, November 1, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Visalia month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Visalia are typically March, April and November, with average daytime highs around 20–26°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 41°C), January the coldest (average low 5°C), and March the wettest (about 100 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January15.54.5897.5
February18.15.2749.0
March20.17.51009.8
April25.610.83411.5
May30.814.91313.2
June37.119.7213.8
July40.723.1013.9
August39.722.4412.9
September35.819.1611.8
October28.812.91410.5
November20.67.5498.6
December15.34.6817.2

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What is being reported around Visalia

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People and places shaping Visalia

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Research updated Monday, November 2, 2026
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Past and future events in Visalia

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1722

    When the first Europeans arrived is unknown, but the first to make a written record of the area was Pedro Fages in 1722.

  2. Documented history · 1850

    When California achieved statehood in 1850, Tulare County did not exist.

  3. Documented history · 1852

    In 1852, some pioneers settled in the area, then called Four Creeks.

  4. Documented history · 1853

    The town is located upon one of the subdivisions of the Kaweah River and is destined to be the county seat of Tulare." In 1853, that prediction became a reality and Visalia has remained the county seat since that time.

Current public leadership

  • Brian Poochigian

    Wikidata currently records this person as Visalia's head of government.

People associated with this place

No person with a direct, sourced association to Visalia has been verified yet.

Historical figures

No historical figure has been extracted from reliable context for Visalia yet.

Local business and employers

  • Arctic Silver

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Visalia. Privately owned engineering corporation.

  • Orange Belt Stages

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Visalia. Company based in the state of California, United States.

  • College of the Sequoias

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Visalia. Public two-year community college in Visalia, California, USA.

  • San Joaquin Valley College

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Visalia. Private for-profit junior college.

  • RIDE Tulare County

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Visalia. Public transportation provider in Tulare County, California, United States.

Newspapers and local media

No local newspaper or media outlet has passed the source checks for Visalia yet.

Buildings and landmarks

  • Mooney Drive-In

    Wikidata places this site in Visalia. Former drive-in movie theater in Visalia, California, United States.

  • Roxy Theatre

    Wikidata places this site in Visalia. Former movie theater in Visalia, California, United States.

  • Grand Theatre

    Wikidata places this site in Visalia. Former movie theater in Visalia, California, United States.

  • Hyde Theatre

    Wikidata places this site in Visalia. Former movie theater in Visalia, California, United States.

  • Regal Visalia Sequoia Mall 12

    Wikidata places this site in Visalia. Movie theater in Visalia, California, United States.

  • Regal Visalia Stadium 10

    Wikidata places this site in Visalia. Movie theater in Visalia, California, United States.

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01 · Overview

Visalia, in brief

Visalia is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Visalia took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Visalia

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Visalia

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Visalia

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Visalia

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Visalia

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08 · Questions

Questions about Visalia

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Frequently Asked Questions about Visalia

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

Where is Visalia located and what are its coordinates?

Visalia is situated in United States at geographic coordinates 36.3302, -119.2921, with an elevation of 101 meters above sea level.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Visalia?

Visalia has a recorded population of approximately 130,104 and observes the America/Los_Angeles time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Visalia?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Visalia include EN-US, ES-US, HAW, French, with USD used for local transactions.

04 · Q&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for Visalia?

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