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Population:
894,943
Elevation:
87 feet above sea level
Land Area:
174.9 square miles
Location:
Located in the northwest section of California, San Jose is the gateway
to the Bay area: It is 45 minutes south of San Francisco and 70 minutes
north of Monterrey
Time Zone:
Pacific Time Zone (when it’s noon in San Jose, it’s 2pm in Chicago and
3pm in New York City). San Jose observes Daylight Savings Time from
April - October
Weather:
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Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
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Average temp. (°F) |
50.1 |
53.5 |
56.1 |
59.6 |
63.9 |
68.3 |
70.8 |
70.8 |
69.3 |
63.8 |
55.1 |
49.7 |
|
High temperature (°F) |
59.0 |
63.0 |
66.4 |
71.6 |
76.3 |
81.6 |
84.3 |
83.9 |
82.0 |
75.6 |
65.0 |
58.6 |
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Low temperature (°F) |
41.3 |
44.1 |
45.8 |
47.7 |
51.3 |
55.0 |
57.4 |
57.5 |
56.4 |
51.9 |
45.2 |
40.6 |
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Precipitation (in) |
3.3 |
3.1 |
2.8 |
1.1 |
0.5 |
0.1 |
0.1 |
0.1 |
0.2 |
0.9 |
1.8 |
2.2 |
Climate:
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|
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
|
Days with precipitation |
9 |
9 |
8 |
5 |
3 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
3 |
6 |
8 |
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Wind speed (mph) |
6.5 |
6.8 |
7.9 |
8.2 |
8.7 |
9.2 |
8.4 |
7.9 |
7.0 |
6.0 |
5.6 |
6.0 |
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Morning humidity (%) |
91 |
89 |
86 |
82 |
79 |
75 |
73 |
75 |
76 |
79 |
87 |
89 |
|
Afternoon humidity (%) |
69 |
60 |
52 |
42 |
36 |
31 |
29 |
29 |
31 |
37 |
56 |
67 |
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Sunshine (%) |
48 |
65 |
75 |
83 |
90 |
94 |
97 |
96 |
93 |
87 |
66 |
48 |
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Days clear of clouds |
7 |
8 |
10 |
13 |
17 |
22 |
27 |
26 |
24 |
19 |
11 |
8 |
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Partly cloudy days |
6 |
7 |
9 |
9 |
9 |
6 |
3 |
4 |
4 |
6 |
8 |
6 |
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Cloudy days |
19 |
13 |
12 |
8 |
5 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
6 |
12 |
17 |
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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:
With 300 sunny days
per year and an average annual temperature of 70 degrees F, San Jose is
alive with activity year round. The summer tends to be the busiest
season as tourists from around the world come to visit the entire area,
enjoying its wonderful scenery, weather, entertainment and attractions.
Summer daytime temperatures reach into the mid 80’s F but with very
little humidity it’s quite comfortable. Perfect for taking advantage of
the many outdoor activities available. In the evening, the temperature
drops into the 50’s, just cool enough for a leisurely stroll after
dinner at one of the areas fine restaurants. Spring and fall are
pleasant, although cooler, as well. Spring brings the average
temperature to about 60 F and fall is slightly higher. Although there
is a winter season, the daytime temperatures rarely fall below 60 F,
making it an ideal time to take advantage of the beautiful scenery. One
thing to keep in mind when visiting this California city is that
“California Casual” is the dress code for daytime and most evening
outings. From November until spring, a light sweater is advisable
during the day and a light jacket for the evenings. It’s the perfect
setting for a perfect visit.
How to Get There:
By Air
San Jose International
Airport – Norman Y Mineta
408-501-7600
Conveniently located
only three miles from downtown San Jose, the airport is served by many
of the national and internationally recognized airlines as well as
certain local and regional carriers.
Ground Transportation:
Rental car companies,
limousine service, taxis, light rail, bus, and shuttle services are
available at the airport as well as throughout the city
By Car
Easily accessible from
the north via Highway 101 (San Francisco) or I-880 (Oakland) or from the
south via I-880, San Jose is easy to find.
By Train
Amtrak
65 Cahill Street
San Jose, CA 95110
800-USA-RAIL
By Bus
Greyhound
70 S Almaden Ave.
San Jose, CA 95113
408-295-4151
How to Get Around:
As
with most California cities, the best way to get around is by car,
either personal or rental. Getting to and around by car is effortless
via four major freeways (Highway 101, Interstate 280, 880 and 680). In
addition there is a modern public transportation system. Caltrain, light
rail and a fleet of buses navigate throughout San José and into
neighboring cities, and reasonably priced rental cars and taxi services
are also available.
National Holidays:
New Year's Day- Jan. 1
Martin Luther King,
Jr., Day- 3rd Mon. in Jan.
President's Day- 3rd
Mon. in Feb.
Memorial Day- last
Mon. in May
Independence Day- July
4
Labor Day- 1st Mon. in
Sept.
Thanksgiving Day- 4th
Thurs. in Nov.
Christmas Eve and
Christmas Day- Dec. 24 and 25
New Year's Eve- Dec.
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