What is the weather like in Bret Harte?

Living in Bret Harte, CA is an enjoyable experience for many. Located in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains, it offers a unique combination of rural and urban amenities. The community has a small-town feel with friendly locals and quaint local businesses. It is also close enough to larger cities to provide access to attractions and activities, while still maintaining its own sense of identity. Residents have the opportunity to explore the outdoors with its abundance of walking trails and breathtaking views of the mountains. In addition, there are many cultural events throughout the year that residents can enjoy. From music festivals to art shows, Bret Harte has something for everyone's tastes. All in all, living in Bret Harte is an unforgettable experience that you'll never forget. Small, agricultural town - Central California, in the Central Valley, 80 miles southeast of Sacramento and 70 miles east of the Bay Area.

State: California
County: Stanislaus County
Metro Area: Modesto Metro Area
City: Bret Harte

Zip Codes: No Zip Codes Here.
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Time zone: Pacific Standard Time (PST)
Elevation: 22 ft above sea level

Mainly agricultural in character, Modesto is a “modest” Central Valley town—so named because the dignitary the town intended to name itself after refused the honor out of modesty. The unremarkable downtown has a enough of a small-town feel to be the subject of the movie American Graffiti (although the actual filming was done in Marin County north of San Francisco). But there isn’t much to do and unemployment is high.

While the cost of living is fairly modest on a California scale, it is still high. Incredibly, some people make the 2 to 3 hour commute into the San Francisco Bay Area. Yosemite National Park, 80 miles east, provides some recreational fulfillment.

Modesto is located in a completely flat area of agriculture and orchards along the Tuolumne River. Just 15 miles to the east, the Sierra foothills begin their persistent rise into the main Sierra Ridge. The climate is typical Central Valley Mediterranean with warm to blistering hot and dry days, and pleasant to somewhat warm nights in summer. Winter brings mild temperatures and valley fog. Almost all rain falls in winter.