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Del Rey, California
Del Rey is a community of 1,654 people in Fresno County, California.
Why visit Del Rey
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 102°F; December lows average 38°F.
Weather in Del Rey
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Del Rey
Del Rey (Spanish for "of the King") is a census-designated place (CDP) in Fresno County, California, United States. The population was 1,358 at the 2020 census, down from 1,639 at the 2010 census. Del Rey is located 3.5 miles (5.6 km) south-southwest of Sanger, at an elevation of 344 (105 m).
From the Wikipedia article Del Rey, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Schools, colleges and libraries41
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History
Originally called Clifton, the place was renamed by the railroad in 1898 to Del Rey, after the Rancho del Rey on which the station was located. Del Rey is a Spanish phrase meaning "of the king". A post office opened in 1885. The name Clifton honored Clift Wilkinson, town founder.
From the History section of Del Rey, California on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Map of Del Rey
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Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 61°F | 38°F | 2.3 in |
| Feb | 67°F | 42°F | 1.9 in |
| Mar | 73°F | 45°F | 2.2 in |
| Apr | 79°F | 49°F | 1.0 in |
| May | 88°F | 56°F | 0.6 in |
| Jun | 96°F | 62°F | 0.2 in |
| Jul | 102°F | 68°F | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 101°F | 66°F | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 96°F | 62°F | 0.1 in |
| Oct | 85°F | 53°F | 0.6 in |
| Nov | 71°F | 44°F | 1.0 in |
| Dec | 61°F | 38°F | 2.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Fresno 5 Ne (10 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, 11 miles away.
- Sanger 4 mi northeast, about 6 min by car
- Parlier 4 mi southeast, about 7 min by car
- Selma 6 mi south, about 10 min by car
- Reedley 9 mi southeast, about 15 min by car
- Kingsburg 9 mi south, about 15 min by car
- Calwa 10 mi northwest, about 16 min by car
- Clovis 13 mi north, about 21 min by car
- Dinuba 13 mi southeast, about 22 min by car
- Fresno 14 mi northwest, about 23 min by car
- Caruthers 16 mi southwest, about 26 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
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Fresno, California (20961355143), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
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