Plymouth, California
Plymouth is a city of 1,056 people in Amador County, California, founded in 1853.
Why visit Plymouth
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 1 park or trail, 9 places to eat and 2 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Local.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 93°F; December lows average 39°F.
Weather in Plymouth
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Plymouth
Plymouth (formerly Puckerville, Pokerville, and Poker Camp) is a city in Amador County, California, United States. The population was 1,078 at the 2020 census. The town was originally named Pokerville, when it was settled during the time of the gold rush. Plymouth is commonly now known as a "Gateway to Shenandoah Valley", a popular wine-producing region in the Sierra foothills.
From the Wikipedia article Plymouth, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks1
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes9
Amador Vintners Association
Brewery and winery · 1.1 mi
9310 Pacific Street, Plymouth
Where to stay2
History
A post office was opened in 1871. The city incorporated in 1917. The Plymouth Trading Post is a registered as California Historical Landmark #41.
From the History section of Plymouth, California on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship2
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries6
Map of Plymouth
24 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 55°F | 39°F | 6.1 in |
| Feb | 58°F | 42°F | 5.7 in |
| Mar | 62°F | 42°F | 4.9 in |
| Apr | 67°F | 45°F | 2.8 in |
| May | 75°F | 51°F | 1.7 in |
| Jun | 86°F | 57°F | 0.4 in |
| Jul | 93°F | 63°F | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 92°F | 62°F | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 87°F | 60°F | 0.3 in |
| Oct | 76°F | 53°F | 1.7 in |
| Nov | 63°F | 44°F | 3.1 in |
| Dec | 55°F | 39°F | 5.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Sutter Hill Cdf (7 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
Amador County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 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)
- 2021-09-01: Caldor Fire (Fire)
- 2020-03-22: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Placerville Airport (PVF) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 19 miles away.
- Pine Grove 12 mi east, about 20 min by car
- Cameron Park 15 mi northwest, about 25 min by car
- Diamond Springs 15 mi north, about 25 min by car
- El Dorado Hills 17 mi northwest, about 28 min by car
- Placerville 18 mi north, about 30 min by car
- Folsom 20 mi northwest, about 32 min by car
- Rancho Cordova 21 mi west, about 34 min by car
- Fair Oaks 24 mi northwest, about 39 min by car
- Orangevale 24 mi northwest, about 39 min by car
- Vineyard 25 mi west, about 40 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
- Plymouth, CA Main Street, Fruitianslip, CC BY-SA 4.0
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