Lewiston, California
Lewiston is a community of 2,020 people in Trinity County, California.
Why visit Lewiston
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 1 park or trail, 2 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Lewiston Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 96°F; December lows average 32°F.
Weather in Lewiston
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Lewiston
Lewiston is a census-designated place (CDP) in Trinity County, California, United States. Its population is 1,222 as of the 2020 census, up from 1,193 from the 2010 census.
From the Wikipedia article Lewiston, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks1
Lewiston Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Historic district in Lewiston, California, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes2
Smokehouse Market
Restaurant · Barbecue · 1.2 mi
4391 Trinity Dam Boulevard, Lewiston
History
A post office called Lewiston has been in operation since 1854. The community was named after Benjamin Franklin Lewis, adopted son of town founder Tom Palmer, who with Lewis ran a gold mining operation on the Trinity River in the early days of the Gold Rush.
From the History section of Lewiston, California on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship1
Saint Gilbert Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.1 mi
121 Lewiston Road, Lewiston
Schools, colleges and libraries2
Map of Lewiston
11 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50°F | 33°F | 6.0 in | 1.2 in |
| Feb | 56°F | 33°F | 4.7 in | 1.6 in |
| Mar | 62°F | 35°F | 4.1 in | 0.3 in |
| Apr | 68°F | 38°F | 2.6 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 77°F | 44°F | 1.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 86°F | 49°F | 0.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 96°F | 54°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 94°F | 52°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 89°F | 46°F | 0.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 76°F | 39°F | 1.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 58°F | 36°F | 3.5 in | 0.6 in |
| Dec | 48°F | 32°F | 6.5 in | 2.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Trinity Rvr Hatchery (2 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
Trinity County has had 20 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 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)
- 2021-08-24: Wildfires (Fire)
- 2021-08-17: Monument Fire (Fire)
- 2020-08-22: Wildfires (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Redding Regional Airport (RDD) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 30 miles away.
- Weaverville 6 mi northwest, about 10 min by car
- Douglas City 7 mi southwest, about 11 min by car
- Junction City 14 mi west, about 23 min by car
- Hayfork 18 mi southwest, about 29 min by car
- Centerville 22 mi southeast, about 35 min by car
- Shasta Lake 23 mi east, about 37 min by car
- Redding 25 mi east, about 41 min by car
- Anderson 33 mi southeast, about 52 min by car
- Red Bluff 47 mi southeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Dunsmuir 47 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 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
- Lewiston Schoolhouse Library, Adrian Reed Smith (VivaLaPandaz), CC BY-SA 3.0
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