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Retirement Living In Murrieta - California


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Area Description

When Murrieta officially became a city on July 1, 1991, it was already home to more than 24,000 residents. Compare that to the 2,200 estimated to have been living here in 1980.

By 2005, more than 85,000 people had moved to the community, making it one of the five largest in Riverside County.

The natural scenic beauty of the area and what is still by California standards reasonably priced housing continues to attract significant numbers of residents and businesses who are finding Murrieta a great place to grow.

Those living in the community find distinguished schools, abundant recreation, excellent medical facilities, expanding employment opportunities, and one of the lowest crime rates in Southern California.

And entrepreneurs find a market growing larger by the day, above average household incomes, a skilled labor force, and a business-friendly city hall.

It's a community with a past and vision for its future. One that welcomes challenges, takes risks, embraces opportunity.

More and more people are discovering what the Murrieta brothers envisioned more than a century ago: Murrieta is, indeed, The Future of Southern California.

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Things to Do, Recreation & Fitness
   Murrieta offers many things to do. We have wonderful opportunities to hike, walk, and seek out nature at our Santa Rosa Plateau. We also have many celebrations in our city, such as our City's Birthday Bash, Concerts in the Park, Movies in the Park, and the Rod Run. We also have a wonderful Field of Honor, that honors our Veterans. New to this area, we have The Get Shamrocked Irish Music Festival that occurs every September, it's an amazing event!
We also have various beautiful and scenic golf courses. Along with various entertainment type businesses that offer bowling, rollerskating, mini golfing, and go-karting!

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What Will The Climate And Weather Be Like If I Retire In Murrieta, California?

For those of you that retire in Murrieta, you will have pleasant temperatures year-round.

Winter temperatures are cool with averages in the mid 50's and highs in the upper 60's. Nights are cold with lows in the low 40's. Expect a few days of rain.

If the weather in the spring is too cold for the outdoors, enjoy some indoor activities in Murrieta such as a movie, dining, nightlife or some shopping. Spring temperatures are cool with averages in the low 60's and highs in the mid 70's. Nights are cold with lows in the upper 40's. Expect a few days above 90°. Expect a few days of rain.

Summertime in Murrieta is a great time to enjoy your retirement with an outdoor concert, a local festival or other outdoor activity! Summer temperatures are warm with averages in the mid 70's and highs in the low 90's. Nights are cool with lows in the upper 50's. Expect a lot of days above 90°. Humidity may feel "sticky" with muggy evenings.

If you retire in Murrieta, you can look forward to fall weather activities such as biking on a bike path, enjoying a walking path and more! Fall temperatures are mild with averages in the upper 60's and highs in the low 80's. Nights are cool with lows in the low 50's. Expect some days above 90°.

Monthly Temperature Ranges

 Month  Low  Avg  High
 Jan  41 F°  54 F°  67 F°
 Feb  42 F°  55 F°  68 F°
 Mar  44 F°  58 F°  71 F°
 Apr  47 F°  61 F°  76 F°
 May  52 F°  67 F°  81 F°
 Jun  55 F°  72 F°  88 F°
 Jul  60 F°  77 F°  94 F°
 Aug  61 F°  79 F°  96 F°
 Sep  59 F°  76 F°  92 F°
 Oct  53 F°  68 F°  83 F°
 Nov  45 F°  60 F°  74 F°
 Dec  39 F°  53 F°  67 F°

Monthly Average # of Hot and Cold Days

 Month  Days Greater Than 90 F°  Days Less Than 32 F°  Days Less Than 0 F°
 Jan  0  4  0
 Feb  0  3  0
 Mar  0  1  0
 Apr  3  0  0
 May  6  0  0
 Jun  13  0  0
 Jul  21  0  0
 Aug  23  0  0
 Sep  18  0  0
 Oct  8  0  0
 Nov  1  2  0
 Dec  0  5  0

Rain & Humidity

 Month  Rainfall  Rainy Days  Humidity
 Jan  3 "  5  33 %
 Feb  3 "  6  37 %
 Mar  2 "  5  41 %
 Apr  1 "  3  43 %
 May  0 "  1  50 %
 Jun  0 "  0  53 %
 Jul  0 "  1  56 %
 Aug  0 "  1  55 %
 Sep  0 "  1  52 %
 Oct  1 "  2  45 %
 Nov  1 "  3  36 %
 Dec  2 "  4  32 %

Snow

 Month  Snowfall  Snow On Ground Days  Snowy Days
 Jan  0 "  0  0
 Feb  0 "  0  0
 Mar  0 "  0  0
 Apr  0 "  0  0
 May  0 "  0  0
 Jun  0 "  0  0
 Jul  0 "  0  0
 Aug  0 "  0  0
 Sep  0 "  0  0
 Oct  0 "  0  0
 Nov  0 "  0  0
 Dec  0 "  0  0


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