Galt, California
Galt is a city of 25,962 people in Sacramento County, California, founded in 1869.
Why visit Galt
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 11 parks and trails, 22 places to eat and 2 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Brewster Building, Brewster House and Dry Creek Ranch Golf Course.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; December lows average 39°F.
Weather in Galt
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Galt
Galt is a city in Sacramento County, California, United States. It is part of the Sacramento metropolitan area. The population was 25,383 at the 2020 census, up from 23,647 at the 2010 census.
From the Wikipedia article Galt, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks3
Brewster Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
National Register of Historic Places structure
Brewster House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Historic house in in Galt, California
Parks, trails and playgrounds11
Restaurants and cafes22
Velvet Grill & Creamery
Diner · American · 1.2 mi
Su-Th 07:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-23:00
Subway
Fast food · Sandwich · 1.5 mi
10530 Twin Cities Road, Galt
Mo-Fr 08:30-22:00; Sa 09:30-22:00; Su 10:00-21:00
10 more on the map.
Where to stay2
History
Galt was founded in 1869 by the Central Pacific Railroad as part of the first transcontinental railroad. The town is named after Galt, Ontario, the hometown of local rancher John McFarland.
From the History section of Galt, California on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship2
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries25
Map of Galt
75 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57°F | 40°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 63°F | 42°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 69°F | 45°F | 2.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 74°F | 47°F | 1.5 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 81°F | 52°F | 0.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 88°F | 57°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 92°F | 59°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 92°F | 58°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 89°F | 56°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 79°F | 50°F | 0.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 65°F | 43°F | 1.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 57°F | 39°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Lodi Hcn (11 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
Sacramento 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)
- 2020-03-22: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Mather Airport (MHR) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 20 miles away.
- Herald 4 mi east, about 6 min by car
- Collierville 4 mi southeast, about 7 min by car
- Woodbridge 7 mi south, about 11 min by car
- Dogtown 9 mi southeast, about 14 min by car
- Lodi 10 mi south, about 16 min by car
- Elk Grove 11 mi northwest, about 18 min by car
- Lockeford 11 mi southeast, about 18 min by car
- Vineyard 14 mi north, about 23 min by car
- Florin 16 mi north, about 26 min by car
- Stockton 20 mi south, about 32 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
- Aerial view of Galt, August 2018, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Brewster Building - Galt, CA, Publichall, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Brewster House, Flickr user roarofthefour, CC BY-SA 2.0
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