Centrally located in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley, Visalia draws visitors from metropolitan areas with its picturesque communities and stunning landscapes against the backdrop of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. With its rich culture, prosperous business community, and thriving agricultural industry, you'll find a family-friendly environment ideal for work or play.
Visalia serves as the economic center to the region and boasts the region's largest Convention Center and meeting places.
As the most productive agricultural region in the nation, we harvest more than 250 different crops and are the world’s leading dairy producer.
Sometimes referred to as the "Gateway to the Sequoias," our city lies within miles of the Sierra Nevadas, the tallest mountain range in the contiguous United States. Visalia is the closest major city to Sequoia and King's Canyon National Parks, home to the some of the largest vegetation on Earth: the Giant Sequoia trees.
Join us in town for a trolley ride, professional baseball game at the newly renovated Visalia Rawhide stadium, farmers market, live music and more. Or take a short drive to hundreds of outdoor excursions including everything from golfing to fishing, hiking, biking, camping, boating, horseback riding, skiing, and even spelunking in a place of unmatched natural beauty.
Take in one of many festivals, visit one of our many art galleries, or enjoy the harmonic sounds of the Tulare County Symphoney in the fabulous Fox Theatre. There's never a dull moment here. Explore historic treasures in our museums, discover downtown on our free trolley, and savor the finest of dining choices in one of the hundreds of restaurants our cities boast.
Housing Cost
Estimated median house or condo value in 2008: $231,000
Demographics
Population in July 2009: 122,111. Visalia covers 28.6 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 331 feet above sea level. Area code: 559
Weather
Visalia, 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 93.80 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is December with an average minimum temperature of 36.20 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 29 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 19 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Visalia is 11.03 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is March with an average rainfall of 2.15 Inches.
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