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Retirement Living In Southwest California


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Area Description

Temecula, known as Southern California Wine Country, has award winning schools, higher educational opportunities, vast array of parks and trails, diverse shopping/dining options and beautiful residential neighborhoods. Temecula remains a premier city within Southwest Riverside County with all the amenities of city life while still maintaining its small town atmosphere that its residents value so highly.

Temecula is ranked one of America's safest cities (per FBI statistics)
One of only 12 cities in California to receive an "A" in air quality
Temecula Unified School District test scores rank in the top 20% of California
Rated one of 60 least expensive cities to operate a business in the US (per Kosmont-Rose Institute)
One of 20 least expensive cities to do business in California (per Kosmont-Rose Institute)
One of top 4 least expensive cities to do business in Riverside County (per Kosmont-Rose Institute

With a population of approximately 106,000 based on 2014 statistics Temecula is centrally located between Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego. It is adjacent to the northern boundary of San Diego County and eastern boundary of Orange County, and is just 25 miles from the Pacific Ocean. The Temecula Valley has ideal weather conditions, with clear skies, relatively no smog and cool breezes all caused by the divide in the Santa Margarita Mountain Range called the Rainbow Gap. These breezes allow the cool air from the Pacific Ocean to move through the Temecula Valley on its way to the high pressure zone in the Palm Springs desert.

Temecula
60 miles from downtown San Diego
85 miles southeast of Los Angeles
40 miles south of Riverside/Inland Empire

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

For those of you that retire in Southwest California, 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 Southwest California such as a movie, a visit to a museum, 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 Southwest California is a great time to enjoy your retirement with a day at the lake, 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 Southwest California, you can look forward to fall weather activities such as biking on a bike path, hiking, 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°  75 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  2  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  7  0  0
 Nov  1  2  0
 Dec  0  5  0

Rain & Humidity

 Month  Rainfall  Rainy Days  Humidity
 Jan  3 "  5  34 %
 Feb  3 "  6  37 %
 Mar  2 "  5  42 %
 Apr  1 "  3  44 %
 May  0 "  1  50 %
 Jun  0 "  0  54 %
 Jul  0 "  1  56 %
 Aug  0 "  1  56 %
 Sep  0 "  1  53 %
 Oct  1 "  2  46 %
 Nov  1 "  3  37 %
 Dec  2 "  4  33 %

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
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