Why visit Ukiah
Townapedia lists 16 museums and landmarks, 30 parks and trails, 89 places to eat, 22 places to stay and 9 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Ukiah Regal 6, Dharma Realm Buddhist University, Grace Hudson Museum and Corner Gallery.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; December lows average 36°F.
Weather in Ukiah
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Ukiah
Ukiah ( yoo-KY-ə; Pomo: Yokáya, meaning "deep valley" or "south valley") is the county seat of and the largest city in Mendocino County, in the North Coast region of California. Ukiah had a population of 16,607 at the 2020 census. With its accessible location along the U.S. Route 101 corridor, Ukiah serves as the city center for Mendocino County and much of neighboring Lake County.
From the Wikipedia article Ukiah, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do9
Dharma Realm Buddhist University
School · 2.9 mi
Private, nonprofit Buddhist university in Ukiah, California, United States
Museums and landmarks16
Grace Hudson Museum
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Building in California, United States
431 South Main Street, Ukiah
We-Sa 10:00-16:30; Su 12:00-16:30
Sun House
Monument and historic site · 0.4 mi
431 South Main Street, Ukiah
Ukiah Railroad Depot
Monument and historic site · 0.6 mi
Historic railroad depot built for the Northwestern Pacific Railroad.
4 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds30
18 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes89
Applebee's / IHOP
Diner · American · 1.1 mi
1201 Airport Park Boulevard, Ukiah
Mo-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-00:00; Su 11:00-22:00
77 more on the map.
History
The region has been inhabited by the Pomo for thousands of years. The modern area of Ukiah derives its name from the Pomo village (band) of Yokáya, meaning "deep valley" or "south valley".
From the History section of Ukiah, California on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay22
Fairfield Inn & Suites Ukiah Mendocino County
Motel and hotel · 1.0 mi
1140 Airport Park Boulevard, Ukiah
Churches and places of worship17
First Presbyterian Church of Ukiah
Church · Presbyterian
West Church Street, Ukiah
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church
Place of worship · 0.7 mi
640 South Orchard Avenue, Ukiah
Shopping21
Gas and EV charging23
Schools, colleges and libraries38
Healthcare13
Ukiah Valley Rural Health Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.7 mi
260 Hospital Drive, Ukiah
Map of Ukiah
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57°F | 37°F | 7.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 60°F | 38°F | 7.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 65°F | 40°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 70°F | 42°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 76°F | 47°F | 1.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 52°F | 0.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 91°F | 56°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 91°F | 54°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 87°F | 51°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 77°F | 46°F | 1.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 63°F | 40°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 56°F | 36°F | 8.0 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Ukiah Hcn (0 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
Mendocino County has had 18 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)
- 2020-08-22: Wildfires (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Ukiah Municipal Airport (UKI) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 1 miles away.
- Talmage 3 mi east, about 4 min by car
- Calpella 6 mi north, about 10 min by car
- Redwood Valley 9 mi north, about 14 min by car
- Boonville 13 mi southwest, about 20 min by car
- Hopland 13 mi southeast, about 21 min by car
- Potter Valley 13 mi northeast, about 21 min by car
- Clearlake 34 mi east, about 54 min by car
- Healdsburg 41 mi southeast, about 1 h by car
- Windsor 47 mi southeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Santa Rosa 55 mi southeast, about 1 h 30 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
- Post Office - Ukiah California, Ian Poellet ( User:Werewombat ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pride in Ukiah - June 2024 - Sarah Stierch 01, Missvain, CC0
- Pride in Ukiah - June 2024 - Sarah Stierch, Missvain, CC0
- Pride in Ukiah - June 2024 - Sarah Stierch 02, Missvain, CC0
- Pride in Ukiah - June 2024 - Sarah Stierch 04, Missvain, CC0
- Pride in Ukiah - June 2024 - Sarah Stierch 03, Missvain, CC0
- Tesla Feeders, Ukiah, California (32034534693), Bob Dass, CC BY 2.0
- Regal Ukiah Stadium 6, IHazACatNamedMax, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Building in Ukiah - June 2024 - Sarah Stierch, Missvain, CC0
- Ukiah Main Branch of Mendocino County Library at WinterFest 2023 - Sarah Stierch 02, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Ukiah Main Branch of Mendocino County Library at WinterFest 2023 - Sarah Stierch 01, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Ukiah Valley Conference Center - June 2024 - Sarah Stierch, Missvain, CC0
- Street clock in Ukiah - December 2023 - Sarah Stierch, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- SunHouseDoor, User:Binksternet, Public domain
- Sun House Ukiah, Jcbernstein, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Westside Renaissance Market - June 2023 - Sarah Stierch 03, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Westside Renaissance Market - June 2023 - Sarah Stierch 01, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Westside Renaissance Market - June 2023 - Sarah Stierch 02, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Yokayo Elementary School, Missvain, CC0
- Historical Society of Mendocino County - June 2024 - Sarah Stierch, Missvain, CC0
- Hometown Store Kitchen & Gifts - December 2023 - Sarah Stierch 03, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Big Earl's BBQ - December 2023 - Sarah Stierch, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Alex Thomas Plaza, Missvain, CC0
- Fairall's Farm - December 2023 - Sarah Stierch, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Hometown Store Kitchen & Gifts - December 2023 - Sarah Stierch 01, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Christmas tree at Alex Thomas Plaza - 12-16-23 - Sarah Stierch 01, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Christmas tree at Alex Thomas Plaza - 12-16-23 - Sarah Stierch 02, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Hometown Store Kitchen & Gifts - December 2023 - Sarah Stierch 02, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- The Office Bar & Bistro - 2021-10-29 - Sarah Stierch 01, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- WinterFest 2023 - December 2023 - Sarah Stierch 02, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- WinterFest 2023 - December 2023 - Sarah Stierch 01, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Hometown Store Kitchen & Gifts - December 2023 - Sarah Stierch 04, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- WinterFest 2023 - December 2023 - Sarah Stierch, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- California Welcome Center - June 2023 - Sarah Stierch, Missvain, Public domain
- The Office Bar & Bistro - 2021-10-29 - Sarah Stierch 02, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Hudson-Carpenter Park, IHazACatNamedMax, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mendocino County Public Defender - 12-16-23 - Sarah Stierch, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Alex R. Thomas Plaza - February 2023 - Sarah Stierch, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Grace Hudson Museum - June 2024 - Sarah Stierch, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Ellie's Mutt Hutt - May 2023 - Sarah Stierch 01, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
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