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CLIMATE
Fresno County's climate is generally mild and Mediterranean. The elevation, which ranges from 100 feet above sea level on the valley floor to 14,000 feet at the mountain peaks, provides a full range of climatic conditions. The sun shines on Fresno County a full 83 percent of the year. The average rainfall is approximately 10 inches.
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Average Temperatures (Fahrenheit)
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| Period |
High °
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Low °
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| Annual |
76.5°
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50.1°
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Summer
(June, July, August) |
96°
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63.1°
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Winter
(December, January, February) |
56.5°
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38.3°
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Source: The National Climatic Data Center Report, 1991
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GEOGRAPHY AND LOCATION
Located in the center of California, Fresno County extends from the crest of the Sierra Nevada on the east to the Coast Rangers on the west. Fresno County's central location is the state provides convenient access to major areas of interest.
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Distances to major
points of interest (miles)
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Population
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| Los Angeles |
222
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Clovis |
67,716
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| San Francisco |
184
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Coalinga |
10,395
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| Carmel/Monterey |
164
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Firebaugh |
6,103
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| Sacramento |
162
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Fowler |
3,821
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| Yosemite National Park |
92
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Fresno |
413,329
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| Sequoia National Park |
81
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Huron |
5,686
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| Kings Canyon National |
55
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Kerman |
7,424
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Kingsburg |
8,980
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Mendota |
7,607
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Orange Cove |
7,859
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Parlier |
10,862
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Reedley |
20,187
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San Joaquin |
3,025
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Sanger |
18,751
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Selma |
18,050
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Total Fresno County |
786,779
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Source: State of California , Department of Finance, 1999 |
GROWING AND PROSPERING
Fresno is one of the fastest-growing cities in the country, offering ample business opportunities for every industry and each professional and skilled employee.
Local government officials have worked hard to ensure Fresno has a climate conducive to developing business. The Fresno Chamber of Commerce exemplifies the resurgence of downtown Fresno, occupying brand-new offices and supporting business activities on many different levels. A healthy downtown reflects the positive atmosphere shared by the many successful companies found throughout Fresno, and investment and revitalization in the downtown area are evident at every turn. A state-of-the-art Exhibit Hall that enhances the Fresno Convention Center, and new federal building, a visitor's center located in the historic Fresno Water Tower, the Cesar E. Chavez Adult Education Center, and the rebirth of Chinatown all point to a healthy business climate and thriving civic center. Fresno serves as the center for business in central California, and is the hub of the most bountiful agricultural county in the nation. Many regional and national firms call Fresno home, benefiting from a progressive business climate, a reliable metropolitan infrastructure, and an employee and service friendly environment.
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