Nestled against the foothills of the majestic Sierra Nevada Mountains in Tulare County on the east and flowing west to the quilt-patterned farmland lies Porterville, California. Poterville is located midway between San Francisco and Los Angeles. Porterville is an enchanting, restful alternative to the hustle and bustle of big cities. Country charm mixed with a casual outdoor lifestyle makes Porterville an ideal place to visit.
The community’s inviting downtown area offers a number of attractions such as unique boutique-style retailers, antique stores, restaurants, a multi-cultural art center and a beautiful historic downtown mural. Main Street is also host to numerous special events.
Porterville is full of history and small town charm, with an array of family oriented activities scheduled year round. It is centrally located between the big cities to the north and south, the Pacific Ocean to the West, and just minutes away from the glorious mountains to the East. Porterville is also home to a large man-made body of water, Lake Success, that when in season, offers a great deal of recreational activities. There is always plenty to see and do in Porterville and its surrounding areas.
Housing Cost
Estimated median house or condo value in 2008: $213,732
Demographics
Population in July 2007: 45,038. City limit signs currently have the population at 51,467. Porterville covers 14.0 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 459 feet above sea level. Zip codes: 93257, 93258 - Area code: 559
Weather
Porterville, CA climate is hot during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 80'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 98.10 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is December with an average minimum temperature of 38.20 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be relatively big during summer with a difference that can reach 31 degrees Fahrenheit, and moderate during winter with an average difference of 20 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Porterville is 11.49 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is March with an average rainfall of 2.33 Inches.
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