Twain Harte, California
Twain Harte is a community of 2,372 people in Tuolumne County, California.
Why visit Twain Harte
Townapedia lists 18 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail, 11 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Elizabeth Peak, Eureka Ditch, Soulsbyville Ditch and Twain Harte Golf Course.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 93°F; December lows average 32°F.
Weather in Twain Harte
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Twain Harte
Twain Harte is a census-designated place (CDP) in Tuolumne County, California, United States. The population was 2,378 at the 2020 census, up from 2,226 at the 2010 census. Its name is derived from the last names of two famous authors who lived in California, Mark Twain and Bret Harte.
From the Wikipedia article Twain Harte, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks18
6 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes11
The Sportsman Coffee Shop
Restaurant · Coffee Shop, Sandwich, American, Pancake, Breakfast
22978 Joaquin Gully Road, Twain Harte
Mo-Su 07:00-14:00
The Rock of Twain Harte
Restaurant · Burger, Sandwich, American
El Jardin Mexican Restaurant
Restaurant · Mexican
22997 Joaquin Gully Road, Twain Harte
Hatchet's Throw House
Restaurant · 0.6 mi
18711 Tiffeni Drive, Twain Harte
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship3
Twain Harte Evangelical Free Church
Church · 0.6 mi
18995 Twain Harte Drive, Twain Harte
Shopping3
Twain Harte Lumber / Ace Hardware
Hardware store
22970 Twain Harte Drive, Twain Harte
Schools, colleges and libraries12
Belleview Special Education Preschool
School · 2.1 mi
22736 Kuien Mill Rd., Sonora
Connections Visual And Performing Arts Academy
School · 5.3 mi
17555 Tuolumne Rd., Tuolumne
Healthcare1
Map of Twain Harte
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Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56°F | 33°F | 6.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 58°F | 34°F | 5.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 62°F | 37°F | 5.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 67°F | 40°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 76°F | 46°F | 1.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 85°F | 51°F | 0.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 93°F | 57°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 92°F | 56°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 87°F | 51°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 76°F | 43°F | 1.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 63°F | 36°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 55°F | 32°F | 5.5 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Sonora (10 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
Tuolumne County has had 15 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2026-07-26: Dove Fire (Fire)
- 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)
- 2020-08-22: Wildfires (Fire)
- 2020-03-22: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Columbia Airport (COA) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 10 miles away.
- Soulsbyville 2 mi southwest, about 4 min by car
- Mono Vista 3 mi southwest, about 4 min by car
- Cedar Ridge 3 mi northwest, about 5 min by car
- Tuolumne City 5 mi south, about 9 min by car
- East Sonora 7 mi southwest, about 11 min by car
- Columbia 10 mi west, about 16 min by car
- Jamestown 11 mi southwest, about 18 min by car
- Pine Mountain Lake 13 mi south, about 20 min by car
- Murphys 13 mi northwest, about 21 min by car
- Arnold 16 mi northwest, about 26 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
- Jepsonia heterandra, serpophaga, CC BY 4.0
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