Aromas, California
Aromas is a community of 3,245 people in Monterey County, California.
Why visit Aromas
Townapedia lists 2 parks and trails, 2 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Royal Oaks Park.
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 74°F; December lows average 39°F.
Weather in Aromas
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Aromas
Aromas is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Monterey County and San Benito County, California, United States. The population was 2,708 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Aromas, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Royal Oaks Park
Park · 3.2 mi
Park in Monterey County, California, United States
Restaurants and cafes2
Where to stay1
History
The settlement was originally known as "Sand Cut", named from the Southern Pacific Railroad tunnel constructed nearby in 1871. The settlement was renamed Aromas, after Rancho Las Aromitas y Agua Caliente, around 1895.
From the History section of Aromas, California on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship1
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries7
Map of Aromas
17 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 62°F | 40°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 63°F | 42°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 65°F | 43°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 68°F | 45°F | 1.6 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 69°F | 49°F | 0.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 71°F | 52°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 71°F | 54°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 72°F | 54°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 53°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 74°F | 49°F | 1.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 68°F | 43°F | 2.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 62°F | 39°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Watsonville Wtr Wks (9 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Monterey County has had 19 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2024-04-13: Severe Winter Storms, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2023-04-03: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2023-03-10: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-01-14: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-01-09: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2020-08-22: Wildfires (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Watsonville Municipal Airport (WVI) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 10 miles away.
- Prunedale 5 mi south, about 7 min by car
- Watsonville 9 mi northwest, about 14 min by car
- Gilroy 9 mi north, about 15 min by car
- Amesti 10 mi northwest, about 16 min by car
- Salinas 13 mi south, about 21 min by car
- Hollister 13 mi east, about 21 min by car
- Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley 13 mi northwest, about 21 min by car
- Marina 16 mi southwest, about 26 min by car
- Morgan Hill 18 mi north, about 29 min by car
- Seaside 20 mi southwest, about 33 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Aromas, California, John Pilge, Public domain
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