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Fowler, California
Fowler is a city of 7,094 people in Fresno County, California, founded in June 15, 1908.
Why visit Fowler
Townapedia lists 7 parks and trails, 17 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 102°F; December lows average 38°F.
Weather in Fowler
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Fowler
Fowler (formerly, Fowler's Switch) is a city in Fresno County, California, United States. It is located within the San Joaquin Valley. It has a strong agricultural community, with lush grape vineyards and expansive farmland. Fowler is located 11 miles (18 km) southeast of downtown Fresno, at an elevation of 308 feet (94 m).
From the Wikipedia article Fowler, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Parks, trails and playgrounds7
Restaurants and cafes17
Jocy's Mexican Restaurant
Restaurant · Mexican
228 South 8th Street
Tu-Fr 09:00-21:00; Sa-Su 08:00-20:00; Mo 09:00-15:00
Kabab City
Restaurant · Mediterranean · 0.5 mi
106 East Merced Street
Mo-Sa 11:00-20:00; Su 11:00-14:00
Carl's Jr
Restaurant · American, Burger · 0.5 mi
326 West Merced Street
Mo-Th 06:00-23:00; Su 07:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-23:00
Denny's Restaurant
Restaurant · American, Breakfast, Diner · 0.6 mi
160 West Merced Street
Mo-Su 05:00-00:00
Fowler's Donuts
Restaurant · Donut · 0.5 mi
115 East Merced Street
Mo-Sa 04:00-23:00
India Express - Sweet & Spice
Restaurant · Indian · 0.6 mi
208 North 8th Street
Mo-Su 09:00-21:00
Cocula's Taquería
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.5 mi
220 East Merced Street
Mo-Sa 08:15-20:00
Popsie’s Bar & Grill
Bar and pub · 0.4 mi
203 East Main Street
Mo-Sa 10:00-18:00; Su 10:00-17:00
China Kitchen
Restaurant · Chinese · 0.5 mi
119 East Merced Street
Station 48 Taproom
Bar and pub · 0.4 mi
127 South 6th Street
We-Th 17:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 16:00-23:00; Su 13:00-18:00
McDonald's
Fast food · Burger · 0.5 mi
327 West Merced Street, Fowler
Su-Th 05:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 09:00-12:00
5 more on the map.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship12
The Presbyterian Church of Fowler
Church · Presbyterian · 0.5 mi
408 East Merced Street
Mo-Fr 10:00-17:00; Su 09:00-13:00
Saint Gregory the Illuminator Armenian Apostolic Church
Church · 0.4 mi
220 South 3rd Street
Mo-Th 09:00-16:00; Fr 09:00-12:00
Iglesia De Los Hechos
Church · Baptist · 0.6 mi
117 North 10th Street
Mo, We 18:00-21:00; Fr 18:00-21:00; Su 00:30-14:30
Saint Lucys Catholic Church
Church · Catholic
512 South 5th Street
We-Fr 10:00-16:00; Su 07:30-14:00
Fowler Apostolic Church
Church
330 South 4th Street
We 19:00-21:00; Su 10:30-12:30
Fowler Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 0.6 mi
507 East Merced Street
History
Fowler's first post office opened in 1882. Fowler was incorporated June 15, 1908. The community was named for rancher Thomas Fowler, an early 1870s California state senator.
From the History section of Fowler, California on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries35
Healthcare2
Adventist Health Medical Office - Fowler
Clinic and pharmacy
300 South Leon South Peters Boulevard, Fowler
Map of Fowler
78 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
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.
- Selma 5 mi southeast, about 8 min by car
- Del Rey 5 mi northeast, about 8 min by car
- Parlier 7 mi east, about 12 min by car
- Easton 7 mi west, about 11 min by car
- Sanger 8 mi northeast, about 13 min by car
- Calwa 8 mi northwest, about 13 min by car
- Kingsburg 9 mi southeast, about 15 min by car
- Fresno 13 mi northwest, about 21 min by car
- Reedley 13 mi east, about 21 min by car
- Clovis 14 mi north, about 23 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
- August 2012 - panoramio (79), kallahar, CC BY 3.0
- August 2012 - panoramio (78), kallahar, CC BY 3.0
- 20190220 subculture bandTee, Baxterpact, CC BY-SA 4.0
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