Clovis, California
Clovis is a city of 124,725 people in Fresno County, California, founded in 1890.
Why visit Clovis
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 77 parks and trails, 119 places to eat, 14 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include California State University, Fresno, Sierra Vista Cinema 16, Woodward Park and Clovis Rodeo Grounds.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 98°F; December lows average 40°F.
Weather in Clovis
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Clovis
Clovis is a city in Fresno County, California, United States. It was established in 1890 as a freight stop for the San Joaquin Valley Railroad by a group of Fresno businessmen and Michigan railroad speculator Marcus Pollasky. The railroad bought the land from two farmers and named the station after one of them, Clovis Cole. Pollasky then developed a town on the site, also named Clovis.
From the Wikipedia article Clovis, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
California State University, Fresno
School · 3.8 mi
Public university in Fresno, California, United States
Museums and landmarks3
Parks, trails and playgrounds77
Woodward Park
Park · 6.2 mi
Public park located in Fresno, California, USA
Railroad Park
Park · 2.2 mi
City park with playground facilities, restrooms, picnic areas. Hours: Su-Sa 8am-10pm
805 North Peach Avenue, Clovis
65 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes119
13 Prime Steak
Restaurant · Steak House · 2.9 mi
1345 North Willow Avenue, Clovis
Tu-Th 16:30-21:00; Fr-Sa 16:30-22:00
Antonio's Mex-Express
Restaurant · Mexican · 2.3 mi
605 West Herndon Avenue, Clovis
Su-Th 11:00-20:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:00
Baskin-Robbins
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 1.7 mi
1928 Clovis Avenue, Clovis
Su-Th 10:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 10:00-23:00
Dutch Bros. Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.7 mi
865 North Willow Avenue, Clovis
Su-Th 05:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 05:30-23:00
IHOP
Restaurant · Breakfast, Pancake · 1.5 mi
1100 Shaw Avenue, Clovis
Mo-Th,Su 07:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 07:00-24:00
Kung Fu Tea
Cafe · Bubble Tea · 2.8 mi
1177 North Willow Avenue, Clovis
We 11:00-20:00; Th-Su 11:00-21:00
Mad Duck Craft Brewing Co
Diner · American · 2.4 mi
765 West Herndon Avenue, Clovis
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Me-n-Ed's Pizzeria
Restaurant · Pizza · 2.8 mi
1077 North Willow Avenue, Clovis
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Pho Le 777
Restaurant · Vietnamese · 3.0 mi
1365 North Willow Avenue, Clovis
Tu-Sa 10:00-21:00; Su 10:00-20:00
107 more on the map.
History
The city of Clovis began as a freight stop along the San Joaquin Valley Railroad. Organized on January 15, 1890, by Fresno businessmen Thomas E. Hughes, Fulton Berry, Gilbert R. Osmun, H.D. Colson, John D. Gray, and William M. Williams, in partnership with Michigan railroad speculator Marcus Pollasky, the SJVRR began construction in Fresno on July 4, 1891, and reached the farmlands of Clovis M. Cole and George Owen by October of that year. The railroad purchased right-of-way from both farmers, half from each – the east side from Cole and the west side from Owen – and ran tracks up the borderline between the two properties. The railroad agreed to establish a station on the west side of the tracks and to call it "Clovis." The Clovis station, which was named after Clovis Cole, was positioned on the Owen side of the track.
Cole and Owen later sold land to Marcus Pollasky for the development of a townsite. Fresno civil engineer Ingvart Tielman mapped the townsite on behalf of Pollasky on December 29, 1891. The original townsite featured streets named for the officers and principal investors of the railroad: (Benjamin) Woodworth, (Marcus) Pollasky, Fulton (Berry), (Thomas) Hughes, (Gerald) Osmun, and (O. D.) Baron. The townsite, named "Clovis" after Clovis Station by Pollasky, was laid out on what was originally Owen's land.
From the History section of Clovis, California on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay14
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Clovis-Fresno Area
Motel and hotel · 2.6 mi
650 West Shaw Avenue, Clovis
Churches and places of worship26
Clovis Hills Community Church
Place of worship · 4.9 mi
10590 North Willow Avenue, Clovis
Shopping38
Gas and EV charging16
Schools, colleges and libraries80
Healthcare7
Map of Clovis
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 55°F | 41°F | 2.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 61°F | 43°F | 1.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 68°F | 47°F | 1.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 74°F | 51°F | 1.0 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 83°F | 58°F | 0.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 91°F | 64°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 98°F | 69°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 96°F | 68°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 91°F | 63°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 79°F | 55°F | 0.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 65°F | 45°F | 0.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 55°F | 40°F | 1.8 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Fresno Yosemite Intl Ap Gsn Hcn 72389 (4 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
Fresno County has had 11 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for floods.
- 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)
- 2020-10-16: Wildfires (Fire)
- 2020-09-06: Creek Fire (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Fresno 7 mi southwest, about 11 min by car
- Sanger 11 mi southeast, about 18 min by car
- Parlier 17 mi southeast, about 28 min by car
- Selma 18 mi south, about 29 min by car
- Reedley 21 mi southeast, about 33 min by car
- Kerman 22 mi west, about 36 min by car
- Kingsburg 22 mi south, about 35 min by car
- Madera 24 mi northwest, about 39 min by car
- Dinuba 25 mi southeast, about 41 min by car
- Hanford 35 mi south, about 56 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
- Clovis Botanical Garden kz1, Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0
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