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Temple City, California
Temple City is a city of 35,430 people in Los Angeles County, California, founded in May 30, 1923.
Why visit Temple City
Townapedia lists 8 museums and landmarks, 23 parks and trails, 213 places to eat and 8 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Edwin Hubble House, Mission San Gabriel Arcángel, Rosemead Park and Vincent Lugo Park.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; December lows average 45°F.
Weather in Temple City
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Temple City
Temple City is a city in Los Angeles County located northeast of downtown Los Angeles and at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains. Temple City is part of a cluster of cities, along with Pasadena, Arcadia, Alhambra, San Marino, and San Gabriel, in the west San Gabriel Valley.
From the Wikipedia article Temple City, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks8
Edwin Hubble House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
National historic landmark in San Marino, California, US
Mission San Gabriel Arcángel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Roman Catholic mission and a historic landmark in San Gabriel, California
Queen Anne Cottage and Coach Barn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Historic home in Arcadia, California, USA
San Gabriel Mission Playhouse
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Theater and movie theater in San Gabriel, California, United States
The American Military Museum
Museum · 3.6 mi
Armor & Artillery Museum in South El Monte, CA
The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens
Museum · 3.6 mi
Library and art museum in San Marino, California
Parks, trails and playgrounds23
Rosemead Park
Park · 1.3 mi
Park amenities include a swimming pool, three playground areas, a number of picnic shelters with barbecues, three outdoor basketball...
4343 Encinita Avenue, Rosemead
Vincent Lugo Park
Park · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Arcadia County Park
Park · 2.6 mi
Park in Los Angeles County, California, United States of America
Gay's Lion Farm
Park · 2.8 mi
Tourist attraction in El Monte, California, United States (1925–1942)
Huntington Desert Garden
Park · 3.4 mi
Calfornian botanical garden for xerophytes
Lacy Park
Park · 3.9 mi
Public park in Los Angeles County, California
11 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes213
Bistro Na's
Restaurant · Chinese · 0.8 mi
9055 Las Tunas Drive, Temple City
Su-Th 11:00-15:00, 17:00-20:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-15:00, 17:00-21:00
Happy Together
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.6 mi
07:00-10:00 is American breakfast for hotel guests
9920 Valley Boulevard, El Monte
Mo-Su 07:00-15:00,17:00-21:00
AU79 Tea House
Cafe · Bubble Tea · 1.5 mi
815 West Naomi Avenue, Arcadia
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Ajisen Ramen
Restaurant · Ramen · 0.6 mi
9202 East Las Tunas Drive, Temple City
Mo-Th 11:00-14:30,17:00-21:00; Fr 11:00-14:30,17:00-22:00; Sa...
Bhanu Indian Cuisine And Market
Restaurant · Indian · 2.0 mi
7246 Rosemead Boulevard, San Gabriel
10:30-21:45
Boiling Point
Restaurant · Taiwanese · 1.9 mi
315 South San Gabriel Boulevard, San Gabriel
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
201 more on the map.
Where to stay8
Eunice Plaza Motel
Motel and hotel · 1.6 mi
9961 Valley Blvd, El Monte
Quality Inn Rosemead-Los Angeles
Motel and hotel · 1.5 mi
9488 Valley Boulevard, Rosemead
History
The town of Temple originated on May 30, 1923, when Walter P. Temple (June 7, 1870 – November 13, 1938) purchased 400 acres (160 ha) of land four miles (6.4 km) east of San Gabriel which had been part of Lucky Baldwin's Rancho Santa Anita. The original townsite (Tract 6561, recorded with the LA County Tax Assessor in June 1923) corresponds to the present-day area bounded by Garibaldi Avenue on the north, Baldwin Avenue on the east, Live Oak Avenue on the south, and Encinita Avenue on the west.
Temple, the son and tenth child of Pliny Fisk Temple and William Workman's daughter Antonia Margarita Workman, was born on Rancho La Merced, which is today part of the city of Montebello. This was the site of the original San Gabriel Mission, founded by the Franciscan Fathers next to the rich bottom lands of the San Gabriel River. Historically called "Rio de los Temblores", which means the River of the Earthquakes, it is today known as the Rio Hondo.
From the History section of Temple City, California on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship41
Temple City Spanish Seventh-day Adventist Church
Church · Seventh Day Adventist · 1.0 mi
5116 Rosemead Boulevard, Temple City
Shopping27
Gas and EV charging20
Schools, colleges and libraries76
Live Oak Branch County of Los Angeles Public Library
Library · 1.5 mi
22 West Live Oak Avenue, Arcadia
Healthcare14
Albertsons Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.0 mi
298 East Live Oak Avenue, Arcadia
Map of Temple City
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 69°F | 46°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 68°F | 47°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 71°F | 50°F | 2.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 74°F | 53°F | 0.6 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 76°F | 58°F | 0.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 62°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 65°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 66°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 87°F | 64°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 81°F | 57°F | 0.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 74°F | 51°F | 0.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 68°F | 45°F | 2.4 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for San Gabriel Fire Dept (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
Los Angeles County has had 67 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2025-08-08: Canyon Fire (Fire)
- 2025-01-08: Wildfires And Straight-Line Winds (Fire)
- 2025-01-08: Eaton Fire (Fire)
- 2025-01-08: Hurst Fire (Fire)
- 2025-01-07: Palisades Fire (Fire)
- 2024-12-10: Franklin Fire (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
San Gabriel Valley Airport (EMT) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- East San Gabriel 2 mi northwest, about 3 min by car
- San Gabriel 2 mi west, about 4 min by car
- Arcadia 2 mi northeast, about 4 min by car
- El Monte 3 mi southeast, about 4 min by car
- Rosemead 3 mi southwest, about 4 min by car
- San Marino 3 mi northwest, about 6 min by car
- South El Monte 4 mi south, about 6 min by car
- Alhambra 5 mi west, about 8 min by car
- Baldwin Park 5 mi east, about 8 min by car
- Sierra Madre 5 mi north, about 7 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
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