Somis, California
Somis is a community of 1,229 people in Ventura County, California, founded in 1892.
Why visit Somis
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 1 park or trail and 2 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Camarillo Ranch House.
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 80°F; December lows average 44°F.
Weather in Somis
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Somis
Somis ( ; Chumash: Śo Mís) is an unincorporated community and census designated place (CDP) in Ventura County, California. It was established in 1892 by Thomas Bard and D.T. Perkins on a portion of the Rancho Las Posas Mexican land grant.
From the Wikipedia article Somis, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks1
Camarillo Ranch House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic house in California, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes2
Churches and places of worship3
Padre Serra Parish
Church · Catholic · 1.8 mi
Church building in Camarillo, United States of America
5205 Upland Road, Camarillo
Mo-Su 08:00-21:00; Sa 14:00-21:00
History
Like many of the farms on the adjacent Oxnard Plain, the crops of corn, wheat and barley grown here were shipped through the wharf that had been constructed in Hueneme in 1871. Agricultural products were able to be shipped by rail when the line from Los Angeles to San Francisco was routed through the valley and a stop was established adjacent to the community. The current spelling of the name was established when the railroad came through in 1899.
From the History section of Somis, California on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping1
Schools, colleges and libraries32
Architecture Construction & Engineering Charter High (Ace)
School · 6.0 mi
570 Airport Way, Camarillo
Camarillo Academy of Progressive Education
School · 4.4 mi
777 Aileen St., Camarillo
Healthcare1
Map of Somis
41 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 68°F | 45°F | 2.9 in |
| Feb | 68°F | 46°F | 2.9 in |
| Mar | 68°F | 47°F | 2.0 in |
| Apr | 71°F | 49°F | 0.6 in |
| May | 72°F | 53°F | 0.3 in |
| Jun | 75°F | 57°F | 0.1 in |
| Jul | 78°F | 60°F | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 61°F | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 59°F | 0.1 in |
| Oct | 76°F | 54°F | 0.5 in |
| Nov | 73°F | 49°F | 0.9 in |
| Dec | 68°F | 44°F | 1.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Camarillo Ap (6 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
Ventura County has had 34 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2026-05-18: Sandy Fire (Fire)
- 2024-11-06: Mountain Fire (Fire)
- 2024-04-13: Severe Winter Storms, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2023-04-03: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2023-01-14: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-01-09: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Santa Paula Airport (SZP) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Camarillo 4 mi southwest, about 6 min by car
- Santa Rosa Valley 6 mi east, about 9 min by car
- Casa Conejo 6 mi southeast, about 10 min by car
- Moorpark 7 mi east, about 11 min by car
- Santa Paula 7 mi northwest, about 12 min by car
- Saticoy 8 mi west, about 13 min by car
- Thousand Oaks 9 mi southeast, about 14 min by car
- Fillmore 10 mi northeast, about 17 min by car
- Oxnard 13 mi west, about 21 min by car
- Simi Valley 14 mi east, about 23 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): landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Fulkerson Hardware, Fettlemap, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Camarillo Ranch House, Los Angeles, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Father Juniperro Serra Catholic Church, Camarillo, Cbl62 ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
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