Lodi is a city located in San Joaquin County, California, in the northern portion of California's central valley.
Lodi is located about 48km south of Sacramento, the capital city of California, and 130km east of The San Joaquin Plain and Mokelumne River. The east side of the city, there are the Sierranvada mountains. There are many grapes and cherry orchards in this area. Near Lodi, oil, gas and wood resources are produced.
Lodi is best known from the Creedence Clearwater Revival song "Lodi," and also as a center of wine production (the "Zinfandel Capital of the World", although its vintages have traditionally been less prestigious than those of Sonoma and Napa counties. However, in recent years, the Lodi Appellation has become increasingly respected for its Zinfandel wine and other eclectic varietals. Nearby Woodbridge is the home of the well known winery, Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi. Mondavi grew up in Lodi, and Mondavi Winery is considered one of the most influential in the American wine industry.
Pass the afternoon sipping wine with a local winemaker. Shop for that perfect antique or gift in our historic downtown. Stroll barefoot along the beach at Lodi lake. Tour a museum. Catch a concert or play at our performing arts theatre. Dine in casual or upscale surroundings. Whether you are in Lodi for business or pleasure, for relaxation or rejuvenation, Lodi will surprise and delight.
Find out why wine experts and visitors alike are referring to Lodi as Northern California’s hottest new wine country destination! Lodi is located just 35 miles south of Sacramento and 90 miles east of San Francisco.
The warm Mediterranean climate of Lodi provides the perfect growing environment for many wine grape varietals and Lodi has a booming wine industry to show for it. With over 70 wineries and 40 tasting rooms, a trip through Lodi provides the opportunity to sample award winning wines in an intimate setting where you can often sit and chat with the winemaker himself and learn of his family's history in the winemaking industry. From well known labels that are shipped around the world, to boutique wineries that are causing a buzz in the industry for their first class quality and small town origins, Lodi has everything one might look for in a one-of-a kind wine country experience.
Housing Cost
Estimated median house or condo value in 2008: $311,300
Mean prices in 2008: All housing units: $319,462; Detached houses: $325,037; Townhouses or other attached units: $394,294; In 2-unit structures: $183,952; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $158,653; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $189,962; Mobile homes: $50,926; Occupied boats, RVs, vans, etc.: $45,000
Demographics
Population in July 2008: 61,301. Lodi covers 12.2 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 51 feet above sea level. Zip codes: 95249, 95241, 95242 - Area code: 209
Weather
Lodi, CA climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 40's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 91.10 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is December with an average minimum temperature of 36.00 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be relatively big during summer with a difference that can reach 34 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 19 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Lodi is 18.22 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is January with an average rainfall of 3.56 Inches.
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