Norris Canyon, California
Norris Canyon is a community of 1,014 people in Contra Costa County, California.
Why visit Norris Canyon
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 6 parks and trails, 21 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include THE LOT City Center, Forest Home Farms and Bishop Ranch Regional Open Space Preserve.
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 77°F; December lows average 43°F.
Weather in Norris Canyon
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Norris Canyon
Norris Canyon is a census-designated place in Contra Costa County, California,United States. Norris Canyon sits at an elevation of 1063 feet (324 m). The 2020 United States census reported Norris Canyon's population as 1,313.
From the Wikipedia article Norris Canyon, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
THE LOT City Center
Cinema and theater · 1.9 mi
6000 Bollinger Canyon Road, San Ramon
Museums and landmarks1
Forest Home Farms
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Historic district in San Ramon, California
Parks, trails and playgrounds6
Restaurants and cafes21
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.9 mi
6000 Bollinger Canyon Road, San Ramon
Mo-Fr 04:30-21:30; Sa 05:00-21:30; Su 06:00-21:00
Clementine's
Restaurant · Southern, Louisiana · 1.5 mi
18070 San Ramon Valley Boulevard, San Ramon
Mo-Th 08:00-21:00; Fr 07:00-22:00; Sa 07:00-21:00; Su 07:00-20:00
SAJJ Mediterranean
Restaurant · Mediterranean · 1.9 mi
164 Sunset Drive, San Ramon
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:00
Boba Guys
Cafe · Bubble Tea · 2.0 mi
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-18:00
9 more on the map.
Where to stay3
Churches and places of worship3
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 1.8 mi
19453 San Ramon Valley Boulevard
Saint Joan of Arc Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.8 mi
2601 San Ramon Valley Boulevard
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries43
Healthcare5
Map of Norris Canyon
91 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 59°F | 43°F | 2.9 in |
| Feb | 62°F | 45°F | 3.1 in |
| Mar | 64°F | 47°F | 2.4 in |
| Apr | 67°F | 50°F | 1.2 in |
| May | 69°F | 52°F | 0.6 in |
| Jun | 74°F | 55°F | 0.1 in |
| Jul | 75°F | 57°F | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 76°F | 58°F | 0.1 in |
| Sep | 77°F | 58°F | 0.1 in |
| Oct | 74°F | 54°F | 0.8 in |
| Nov | 65°F | 47°F | 1.5 in |
| Dec | 59°F | 43°F | 3.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Hayward Air Terminal 72585 (9 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
Contra Costa County has had 9 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for floods.
- 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)
- 2017-04-01: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2017-03-16: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Hayward Executive Airport (HWD) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- San Ramon 4 mi northeast, about 6 min by car
- Danville 5 mi north, about 8 min by car
- Castro Valley 5 mi southwest, about 8 min by car
- Dublin 5 mi east, about 9 min by car
- Fairview 6 mi southwest, about 9 min by car
- Blackhawk 6 mi northeast, about 10 min by car
- Camino Tassajara 6 mi northeast, about 10 min by car
- Pleasanton 8 mi southeast, about 13 min by car
- Ashland 8 mi southwest, about 13 min by car
- Alamo 8 mi north, about 12 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
- David Glass House in San Ramon, Californiathegreat, CC BY-SA 4.0
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