Why visit Orosi
Townapedia lists 1 park or trail and 2 places to eat in and around town.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 94°F; December lows average 38°F.
Weather in Orosi
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Orosi
Orosi is a census-designated place (CDP) in Tulare County, California, United States. The population was 8,329 at the 2020 census, down from 8,770 at the 2010 census.
From the Wikipedia article Orosi, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes2
La Esperanza
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.5 mi
12786 Railroad Drive, Cutler
Churches and places of worship1
Saint Mary Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.0 mi
12588 Avenue 407, Cutler
Shopping1
Ventanas De Mexico
Shop · 0.4 mi
12825 Avenue 413, Orosi
Mo,Tu,Th,Fr,Sa 09:00-19:00; Su 08:00-16:00
History
The community was founded in 1888 by Daniel R. Shafer. It was named "oro," or gold, for the golden poppies covering the nearby fields. A post office was established in 1892.
From the History section of Orosi, California on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Schools, colleges and libraries30
Map of Orosi
35 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 55°F | 38°F | 2.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Feb | 61°F | 42°F | 1.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 67°F | 45°F | 1.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 73°F | 49°F | 1.0 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 81°F | 55°F | 0.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 89°F | 62°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 94°F | 67°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 93°F | 65°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 88°F | 60°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 78°F | 52°F | 0.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 64°F | 43°F | 1.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 55°F | 38°F | 1.8 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Visalia (15 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
Tulare County has had 13 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)
- 2020-09-13: Sqf Fire Complex (Fire)
- 2020-08-22: Wildfires (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Visalia Municipal Airport (VIS) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 17 miles away.
- Cutler 1 mi south, about 2 min by car
- Dinuba 6 mi west, about 10 min by car
- Reedley 9 mi northwest, about 15 min by car
- Patterson Tract 11 mi south, about 18 min by car
- Squaw Valley 13 mi north, about 21 min by car
- Visalia 15 mi south, about 24 min by car
- Parlier 15 mi west, about 24 min by car
- Kingsburg 15 mi west, about 25 min by car
- Goshen 15 mi southwest, about 24 min by car
- Selma 18 mi west, about 29 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
- 2009-0725-CA-Orosi-library, Bobak Ha'Eri, CC BY 3.0
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