Upper Lake, California
Upper Lake is a community of 1,374 people in Lake County, California, founded in 1866.
Why visit Upper Lake
Townapedia lists 2 parks and trails, 3 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 94°F; December lows average 36°F.
Weather in Upper Lake
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Upper Lake
Upper Lake is a census-designated place (CDP) in Lake County, California, United States. Upper Lake is located 8 miles (13 km) north of Lakeport, at an elevation of 1,345 feet (410 m). The population was 1,095 at the 2020 census, up from 1,052 at the 2010 census. The Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake are headquartered here.
From the Wikipedia article Upper Lake, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes3
Baskin-Robbins
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 0.8 mi
775 West State Highway 20, Upper Lake
Mo-Th 05:30-20:00; Fr 05:30-21:00; Sa 06:00-21:00; Su 06:00-20:00
Dunkin'
Fast food · Donut, Coffee Shop · 0.8 mi
775 West State Highway 20, Upper Lake
Mo-Fr 05:30-20:00; Sa-Su 06:00-20:00
Where to stay1
History
The settlement began in 1854 or 1856, when William B. Elliott opened a blacksmith's shop. About ten years later, in 1866, a man named Bukofsky built a store, followed by another blacksmith shop built by Caspar Sweikert. A hotel was started by Henry Taylor. A grist mill was built in 1858 and closed in 1867. A second grist mill was built in 1875. The community grew as cattle stock, alfalfa and bean canneries became the main economic draws.
From the History section of Upper Lake, California on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship2
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries9
Map of Upper Lake
20 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58°F | 37°F | 6.7 in |
| Feb | 61°F | 39°F | 6.3 in |
| Mar | 65°F | 41°F | 5.3 in |
| Apr | 69°F | 43°F | 2.5 in |
| May | 78°F | 48°F | 1.2 in |
| Jun | 86°F | 52°F | 0.3 in |
| Jul | 94°F | 56°F | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 94°F | 55°F | 0.1 in |
| Sep | 89°F | 51°F | 0.2 in |
| Oct | 79°F | 45°F | 1.8 in |
| Nov | 65°F | 40°F | 3.5 in |
| Dec | 57°F | 36°F | 6.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Ukiah Muni Ap (16 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
Lake County has had 26 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2024-09-08: Boyles 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)
- 2023-01-09: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2021-09-12: Wildfires (Fire)
- 2020-08-22: Wildfires (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Lampson Field (CKE) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 12 miles away.
- Nice 4 mi southeast, about 6 min by car
- North Lakeport 5 mi south, about 9 min by car
- Lakeport 9 mi south, about 14 min by car
- Kelseyville 14 mi south, about 23 min by car
- Talmage 14 mi west, about 23 min by car
- Ukiah 17 mi west, about 27 min by car
- Clearlake Riviera 18 mi southeast, about 29 min by car
- Clearlake 20 mi southeast, about 33 min by car
- Cloverdale 26 mi south, about 42 min by car
- Willits 29 mi northwest, about 47 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
- UpperLake1, CrabTree13, CC BY-SA 3.0
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