Temelec, California
Temelec is a community of 1,628 people in Sonoma County, California.
Why visit Temelec
Townapedia lists 6 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Sonoma TrainTown Railroad, Nicholas Carriger Estate, Sonoma Grammar School and Van Hoosear Wildflower Preserve.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; December lows average 38°F.
Weather in Temelec
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Temelec
Temelec (Miwok: Tamuleko) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Sonoma County, California, United States. The population was 1,500 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Temelec, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Sonoma TrainTown Railroad
Monument and historic site · 2.5 mi
Tourist railroad and 10 acre amusement park in Sonoma, California
Museums and landmarks6
Nicholas Carriger Estate
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic site in Sonoma, California
Sonoma Grammar School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic school building located in Sonoma, California, USA.
Sonoma Valley Woman's Club
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic building in Sonoma, California
Vallejo Home
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic house in Sonoma, California, USA
Sonoma Barracks
Museum · 3.4 mi
Historic landmark and museum in Sonoma, California
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Sonoma Valley Museum of Art
Museum · 3.2 mi
Art museum in Sonoma, California
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Van Hoosear Wildflower Preserve
Park · 2.4 mi
Privately owned nature reserve in California
Schools, colleges and libraries13
River Montessori Elementary Charter
School · 5.3 mi
3880 Cypress Dr. Ste. B, Petaluma
Sonoma Mountain High (Continuation)
School · 5.6 mi
299 Casa Grande Rd., Petaluma
1 more on the map.
Map of Temelec
21 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57°F | 38°F | 5.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 62°F | 40°F | 5.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 65°F | 42°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 69°F | 44°F | 1.8 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 75°F | 48°F | 1.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 51°F | 0.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 54°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 53°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 85°F | 51°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 78°F | 47°F | 1.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 65°F | 42°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 57°F | 38°F | 5.8 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Sonoma (3 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
Sonoma County has had 23 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 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)
- 2020-10-16: Wildfires (Fire)
- 2020-09-27: Glass Fire (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Gnoss Field (NOT) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- El Verano 3 mi north, about 4 min by car
- Sonoma 3 mi northeast, about 5 min by car
- Fetters Hot Springs-Agua Caliente 5 mi north, about 8 min by car
- Eldridge 5 mi north, about 8 min by car
- Petaluma 7 mi west, about 12 min by car
- Glen Ellen 7 mi north, about 12 min by car
- Penngrove 10 mi west, about 16 min by car
- Black Point-Green Point 10 mi south, about 16 min by car
- Napa 11 mi east, about 18 min by car
- Novato 12 mi south, about 20 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
- Temelec CA 3641, Stepheng3, Public domain
- Temelec Hall, 220 and 221 Temelec Circle, Temelec, CA 6-12-2010 2-05-54 PM (cropped), Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Temelec Hall, 220 and 221 Temelec Circle, Temelec, CA 6-12-2010 2-05-54 PM, Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Temelec Hall (cropped), Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sonoma Grammar School and Community Center, Greghenderson2006, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Nicholas Carriger Estate, 18880 Carriger Rd., Sonoma, CA 6-12-2010 2-29-07 PM, Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Vallejo Estate, Spain and W. 3rd Sts., Sonoma, CA 6-12-2010 3-43-35 PM, Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sonoma Valley Woman's Club - Feb 2018 - Stierch 3, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- TrainTown, Cullen328 (Jim Heaphy), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sonoma Valley Museum of Art - Jan 2019 - Stierch, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Sonoma presidio mosaic, Stepheng3, CC0
- Pickett Fire - August 2025 - Sarah Stierch, Missvain, CC0
- Christmas 2021 in Sonoma - Sarah Stierch 01, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Jimmy Buffett concert ticket - 1991 - Stierch, SarahStierch, CC0
- Rusted Root concert ticket - 1995 - Stierch, TicketMaster, CC0
- Paula Abdul concert ticket 1991 - Stierch, SarahStierch, CC0
- Masa's Restaurant - matchbook, Masa's Restaurant, Public domain
- Melissa Etheridge concert ticket - 1995 - Stierch, TicketMaster, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Christmas 2021 in Sonoma - Sarah Stierch 02, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Rod Stewart concert ticket - 1993 - Stierch, TicketMaster, CC0
- Crumbl Cookies French Toast Cookie - November 2025 - Sarah Stierch, Missvain, CC0
- California - USA (3158686601), Mic from Reading - Berkshire, United Kingdom, CC BY 2.0
- California - USA (3158684209), Mic from Reading - Berkshire, United Kingdom, CC BY 2.0
- Christmas 2021 in Sonoma - Sarah Stierch 05, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Sloppypalooza concert ticket - 1996 - Stierch, TicketMaster, CC0
- Christmas 2021 in Sonoma - Sarah Stierch 04, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Christmas 2021 in Sonoma - Sarah Stierch 03, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Stove Top stuffing - November 2023 - Sarah Stierch, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Guacamole and chips - Stierch, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Shrimp cocktail - Stierch, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Thanksgiving place setting - Stierch 02, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Thanksgiving arrangement - November 2023 - Sarah Stierch, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Cooked turkey breast - November 2023 - Sarah Stierch, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Whole Foods mashed sweet potatoes - November 2023 - Sarah Stierch, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Christmas 2021 in Sonoma - Sarah Stierch 07, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Whole Foods cranberry sauce - November 2023 - Sarah Stierch, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Queen Ida concert ticket - 1993 - Stierch, SarahStierch, CC0
- Lobster dinner - February 2026 - Sarah Stierch, Missvain, CC0
- Birds Eye Steamfresh Super Sweet Corn - November 2023 - Sarah Stierch, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Christmas 2021 in Sonoma - Sarah Stierch 06, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
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