Why visit Boron
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails, 4 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Rio Tinto Borax Mine Visitor Center and Twenty Mule Team Museum.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 101°F; December lows average 34°F.
Weather in Boron
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Boron
Boron (formerly Amargo, Baker, Borate, and Kern) is an unincorporated place in Kern County, California, United States. Boron is 15 miles (24 km) southwest of Red Rock Mountain at an elevation of 2,467 feet (752 m). For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Boron as a census-designated place (CDP). The population was 2,086 at the 2020 census, up from 2,025 at the 2000 census.
From the Wikipedia article Boron, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks4
Boron Aerospace Museum
Museum · 2.3 mi
26922 Twenty Mule Team Road, Boron
Mo-Sa 10:00-16:00; Su 12:00-16:00
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes4
Andy's Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 2.6 mi
24237 Twenty Mule Team Road, Boron
Domingo's Mexican & Seafood Restaurant
Restaurant · Mexican · 2.4 mi
27075 Twenty Mule Team Road, Boron
History
Borate evaporites in the form of colemanite was first reported in 1913 during drilling of a water well. Claims were acquired by the Pacific Coast Borax Company and exploration continued. In 1925 commercial colemanite production began. In the 1920s and 30s borates were produced from the Baker and West Baker mines.
From the History section of Boron, California on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship1
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries6
Kern County Library - Boron Branch
Library · 2.3 mi
26967 Twenty Mule Team Road, Boron
Map of Boron
22 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58°F | 35°F | 1.4 in | 0.4 in |
| Feb | 61°F | 37°F | 1.6 in | 0.3 in |
| Mar | 68°F | 41°F | 1.0 in | 0.6 in |
| Apr | 75°F | 46°F | 0.4 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 84°F | 54°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 95°F | 62°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 101°F | 68°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 100°F | 68°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 92°F | 62°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 80°F | 52°F | 0.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 67°F | 42°F | 0.5 in | 0.1 in |
| Dec | 57°F | 34°F | 0.7 in | 0.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Randsburg (23 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
Kern County has had 28 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2024-07-27: Borel Fire (Fire)
- 2023-11-21: Tropical Storm Hilary (Hurricane)
- 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)
- 2021-08-25: French Fire (Fire)
- 2020-03-22: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Edwards Air Force Base (EDW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 19 miles away.
- California City 14 mi northwest, about 22 min by car
- Lake Los Angeles 30 mi south, about 49 min by car
- Rosamond 33 mi west, about 53 min by car
- Adelanto 34 mi southeast, about 54 min by car
- Sun Village 36 mi southwest, about 59 min by car
- Lancaster 37 mi southwest, about 59 min by car
- Barstow 37 mi east, about 1 h by car
- Palmdale 39 mi southwest, about 1 h by car
- Victorville 39 mi southeast, about 1 h by car
- Apple Valley 43 mi southeast, about 1 h 15 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
- Boron First Baptist Church c1965, DavidPickett, CC BY-SA 3.0
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