Firebaugh, California
Firebaugh is a city of 8,392 people in Fresno County, California, founded in September 17, 1914.
Why visit Firebaugh
Townapedia lists 3 parks and trails, 2 places to eat and 3 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Maldonado Park and Street Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 98°F; December lows average 38°F.
Weather in Firebaugh
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Firebaugh
Firebaugh (FIRE-bah) is a city in Fresno County, California, United States, on the west side of the San Joaquin River, 38 miles (61 km) west of Fresno.
From the Wikipedia article Firebaugh, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes2
Where to stay3
Gas and EV charging3
History
The city, formerly Firebaugh's Ferry, is named for Andrew D. Firebaugh (also spelled Fierbaugh, born in Virginia in 1823), an area entrepreneur. During the Gold Rush, Firebaugh's most famous local enterprise was a ferry boat which shuttled people across the San Joaquin River. In 1857, he built a toll road for wagons, replacing an earlier horse trail that ran parallel to present-day State Route 152 from what became Bell Station over Pacheco Pass to the Rancho San Luis Gonzaga.
Firebaugh was a station on the Butterfield Overland Stage. The Firebaugh's Ferry post office operated from 1860 to 1862. The Firebaugh post office opened in 1865.
In the 1880s, the area of Firebaugh was once part of the massive holdings of the Miller and Lux Company, which had a large cattle operation covering what today is Dos Palos to Mendota.
From the History section of Firebaugh, California on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Schools, colleges and libraries13
Map of Firebaugh
24 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57°F | 39°F | 2.1 in |
| Feb | 63°F | 41°F | 2.0 in |
| Mar | 68°F | 44°F | 2.0 in |
| Apr | 75°F | 46°F | 0.9 in |
| May | 84°F | 52°F | 0.5 in |
| Jun | 92°F | 58°F | 0.2 in |
| Jul | 98°F | 63°F | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 97°F | 61°F | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 92°F | 58°F | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 80°F | 50°F | 0.4 in |
| Nov | 66°F | 42°F | 0.9 in |
| Dec | 56°F | 38°F | 1.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Madera Muni Ap (21 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
Madera Municipal Airport (MAE) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 21 miles away.
- Mendota 8 mi southeast, about 12 min by car
- Dos Palos 14 mi northwest, about 22 min by car
- South Dos Palos 14 mi northwest, about 22 min by car
- Fairmead 21 mi northeast, about 34 min by car
- Madera 22 mi east, about 35 min by car
- Chowchilla 22 mi northeast, about 35 min by car
- Kerman 23 mi east, about 37 min by car
- Parkwood 23 mi east, about 37 min by car
- Parksdale 25 mi east, about 40 min by car
- Los Banos 26 mi northwest, about 42 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
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
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