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Patterson, California
Patterson is a city of 24,693 people in Stanislaus County, California, founded in 1909.
Why visit Patterson
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 26 parks and trails, 25 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 95°F; December lows average 39°F.
Weather in Patterson
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Patterson
Patterson is a city in Stanislaus County, California, United States, located off Interstate 5. It is 27 miles (43 km) southeast of Tracy and is part of the Modesto metropolitan area. Patterson is known as the "Apricot Capital of the World" and holds an annual Apricot Fiesta to celebrate with many drinks, food, desserts and games. The population was 23,781 at the 2020 Census.
From the Wikipedia article Patterson, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks3
Parks, trails and playgrounds26
14 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes25
Panda Express
Fast food · Chinese · 1.2 mi
1040 Sperry Avenue, Patterson
Mo-Th 09:30-21:30; Fr-Sa 09:30-22:00; Su 09:30-21:30
13 more on the map.
History
The Rancho Del Puerto Mexican land grant (1844) by Governor Manuel Micheltorena extended east of the present-day Highway 33 to the San Joaquin River. The northern boundary was Del Puerto Creek, and the southern boundary was just south of present-day Marshall Road. This early land grant marked the beginning of the area that would eventually become modern-day Patterson.
From the History section of Patterson, California on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay3
Churches and places of worship5
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging9
Schools, colleges and libraries18
Healthcare2
Map of Patterson
97 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56°F | 39°F | 2.6 in |
| Feb | 62°F | 42°F | 2.2 in |
| Mar | 68°F | 45°F | 1.8 in |
| Apr | 74°F | 48°F | 1.0 in |
| May | 82°F | 54°F | 0.7 in |
| Jun | 90°F | 59°F | 0.1 in |
| Jul | 95°F | 63°F | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 94°F | 62°F | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 89°F | 59°F | 0.1 in |
| Oct | 79°F | 52°F | 0.6 in |
| Nov | 66°F | 43°F | 1.1 in |
| Dec | 56°F | 39°F | 2.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Modesto City Co Ap (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
Stanislaus County has had 12 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)
- 2020-08-22: Wildfires (Fire)
- 2020-08-21: Scu Ligtning Complex Fire (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
NASA Crows Landing Airport (NRC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 5 miles away.
- Ceres 13 mi northeast, about 21 min by car
- Newman 13 mi southeast, about 22 min by car
- Modesto 14 mi northeast, about 22 min by car
- Turlock 16 mi east, about 26 min by car
- Salida 16 mi north, about 26 min by car
- Ripon 18 mi north, about 29 min by car
- Riverbank 21 mi northeast, about 33 min by car
- Delhi 21 mi east, about 34 min by car
- Manteca 22 mi north, about 36 min by car
- Tracy 24 mi northwest, about 38 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
- Fountain in roundabout Patterson, Unknown author, Public domain
- Patterson Branch Library, NewmanHouse2004, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Burger King Patterson, California, TaurusEmerald, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Patterson Plaza Building, NewmanHouse2004, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Amazon fulfillment center (14544646554), Akos Kokai, CC BY 2.0
- Weatherly Durawing taking off (5216383503), Bill Larkins, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 2013, A Wider Shot of the Villa del Lago - panoramio, Chris English, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2013, A Typical Night Scene at the VIlla del Lago Interstate Highway commercial center - panoramio, Chris English, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2013, ViIla del Lago Signage - panoramio, Chris English, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Stanislaus County, CA, USA - panoramio (2), Clotee Pridgen Alloc…, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Chard leaf miner damage (blisters), Babahu, CC0
- Larva inside peeled back blister, Babahu, CC0
- Stanislaus County, CA, USA - panoramio (1), Clotee Pridgen Alloc…, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ISS045-E-51040 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS053-E-55948 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS053-E-58081 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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