East Hemet, California
East Hemet is a community of 20,257 people in Riverside County, California.
Why visit East Hemet
Townapedia lists 6 museums and landmarks, 10 parks and trails, 8 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Ramona Bowl, Estudillo Mansion, Western Science Center and Bill Gray Park.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 97°F; December lows average 43°F.
Weather in East Hemet
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About East Hemet
East Hemet is a census-designated place (CDP) in Riverside County, California, United States, located east of Hemet. East Hemet is in an unincorporated area outside the city limits of Hemet. The population was 19,432 at the 2020 census, up from 17,418 at the 2010 census.
From the Wikipedia article East Hemet, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Museums and landmarks6
Estudillo Mansion
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Historic house in San Jacinto, California, United States
Western Science Center
Museum · 3.4 mi
Museum in Hemet, California, United States
Fingerprints Youth Museum
Museum · 2.0 mi
123 South Carmalita Street, Hemet
Parks, trails and playgrounds10
Restaurants and cafes8
Crepe N Cream
Bakery · 1.5 mi
4206 East Florida Avenue
Mo, We-Fr 09:00-20:00; Sa 09:00-20:30; Su 10:00-20:00
El Patron Mexican Grill & Entertainment
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.3 mi
2524 East Florida Avenue, Hemet
McDonald's
Fast food · Burger · 1.4 mi
1855 East Florida Avenue, East Hemet
Mo 06:00-24:00; Tu-Sa 06:00-23:00; Su 06:00-24:00
McDonald's
Fast food · Burger · 1.9 mi
290 West Stetson Avenue, Hemet
Mo-Tu 06:00-24:00; We-Su 06:00-23:00
Papa John's
Fast food · Pizza · 1.2 mi
2229 East Florida Avenue, Hemet
Mo-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:30; Su 11:00-23:00
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship23
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging8
Schools, colleges and libraries63
Healthcare2
Map of East Hemet
129 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 66°F | 44°F | 2.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 66°F | 46°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 71°F | 47°F | 1.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 75°F | 50°F | 0.7 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 81°F | 54°F | 0.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 89°F | 56°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 96°F | 65°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 97°F | 66°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 92°F | 62°F | 0.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 82°F | 55°F | 0.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 73°F | 49°F | 0.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 65°F | 43°F | 1.7 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Hemet (3 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
Riverside County has had 47 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2026-05-20: Bain Fire (Fire)
- 2024-09-11: Airport Fire (Fire)
- 2024-07-21: Hawarden Fire (Fire)
- 2023-11-21: Tropical Storm Hilary (Hurricane)
- 2023-01-09: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2022-09-06: Fairview Fire (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Hemet-Ryan Airport (HMT) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 5 miles away.
- Hemet 3 mi west, about 5 min by car
- Valle Vista 4 mi east, about 6 min by car
- San Jacinto 6 mi northwest, about 9 min by car
- Beaumont 11 mi north, about 17 min by car
- French Valley 13 mi southwest, about 21 min by car
- Menifee 14 mi west, about 23 min by car
- Banning 15 mi north, about 24 min by car
- Perris 17 mi west, about 27 min by car
- Murrieta 18 mi southwest, about 29 min by car
- Moreno Valley 20 mi northwest, 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
- Estudillo Mansion 007 wiki, Steve Rouhotas, CC BY-SA 3.0
- WCAP Front Facade 2, Westerncenter, CC BY-SA 3.0
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