It is home to one of only two regional branch libraries in the county, and to the San Juan Unified School District, one of the highest rated districts in the nation.
Many treasures are to be found in Carmichael, such as the rare hybrids of camellias, dogwood, and other flora in the Jensen Botanical Gardens, or the exhibits of flora and fauna at the Effie Yeaw Nature Center.
The community's riches include an 18-hole golf course that's one of the best public courses anywhere, and Ancil Hoffman Park's 85-acre nature study area and equestrian trails.
Housing Cost
Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $438,500
Demographics
Carmichael covers 10.8 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 123 feet above sea level.
Zip codes: 95608
Weather
Carmichael, CA climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and cool during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 50's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 93.80 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is December with an average minimum temperature of 40.40 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be relatively big during summer with a difference that can reach 32 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 16 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Carmichael is 19.87 Inches. Winter months tend to be wetter than summer months. The wettest month of the year is January with an average rainfall of 4.18 Inches.
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