North El Monte, California
North El Monte is a community of 4,086 people in Los Angeles County, California.
Why visit North El Monte
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 11 parks and trails, 22 places to eat and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Irell & Manella Graduate School of Biological Sciences, Queen Anne Cottage and Coach Barn, Arcadia County Park and Gay's Lion Farm.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; December lows average 45°F.
Weather in North El Monte
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About North El Monte
North El Monte () is a census-designated place (CDP) in the San Gabriel Valley, in Los Angeles County, California, United States. The population was 3,730 at the 2020 census, up from 3,723 at the 2010 census.
From the Wikipedia article North El Monte, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Irell & Manella Graduate School of Biological Sciences
School · 3.4 mi
Graduate school for biology in the City of Hope National Medical Center in Duarte, California, United States
Museums and landmarks1
Queen Anne Cottage and Coach Barn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic home in Arcadia, California, USA
Parks, trails and playgrounds11
Arcadia County Park
Park · 2.4 mi
Park in Los Angeles County, California, United States of America
Gay's Lion Farm
Park · 2.4 mi
Tourist attraction in El Monte, California, United States (1925–1942)
Restaurants and cafes22
Kyuramen
Restaurant · Ramen · 0.6 mi
7 Las Tunas Drive, Arcadia
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:30
Shrimp House
Restaurant · Seafood · 1.2 mi
4488 East Live Oak Avenue
Su-Th 11:00-20:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:00
lao xi noodle house
Restaurant · Chinese, Noodles · 0.5 mi
600 East Live Oak Avenue
Mo-Su 11:00-15:00,17:00-21:00
BMC Pho Banh Mi Che Cali
Restaurant · Vietnamese · 0.8 mi
11016 Lower Azusa Rd, El Monte
Mo-Su 11:00-21:30
Da Vien Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Vietnamese · 0.7 mi
82 Las Tunas Drive, Arcadia
10 more on the map.
Churches and places of worship17
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries58
Live Oak Branch County of Los Angeles Public Library
Library · 0.5 mi
22 West Live Oak Avenue, Arcadia
Healthcare2
Map of North El Monte
117 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 69°F | 46°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 68°F | 47°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 71°F | 50°F | 2.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 74°F | 53°F | 0.6 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 76°F | 58°F | 0.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 62°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 65°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 66°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 87°F | 64°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 81°F | 57°F | 0.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 74°F | 51°F | 0.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 68°F | 45°F | 2.4 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for San Gabriel Fire Dept (5 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
Los Angeles County has had 67 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2025-08-08: Canyon Fire (Fire)
- 2025-01-08: Wildfires And Straight-Line Winds (Fire)
- 2025-01-08: Eaton Fire (Fire)
- 2025-01-08: Hurst Fire (Fire)
- 2025-01-07: Palisades Fire (Fire)
- 2024-12-10: Franklin Fire (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
San Gabriel Valley Airport (EMT) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 1 miles away.
- Mayflower Village 1 mi northeast, about 2 min by car
- El Monte 2 mi south, about 3 min by car
- Temple City 2 mi west, about 3 min by car
- Arcadia 2 mi north, about 4 min by car
- Baldwin Park 3 mi southeast, about 5 min by car
- East San Gabriel 3 mi west, about 5 min by car
- Rosemead 4 mi southwest, about 7 min by car
- South El Monte 4 mi south, about 6 min by car
- San Gabriel 4 mi west, about 7 min by car
- Irwindale 4 mi east, about 6 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
- Queen Anne House Los Angeles, User:Jengod, CC BY-SA 4.0
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