Does Sonoma get cold?

Winter temperatures are generally mild, although occasional cold spells have been recorded. The mean minimum temperature in January ranges from around 42° along the coast to 36° or 38° over most of the cultivated area and on down to around 32° in the higher mountain areas.



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Though the weather may be cool with the occasional mist, rain or fog, the mild temperatures bring people to experience such great events as Winter Wineland; Olive Season; Cloverdale Citrus Fair and Parade; and California's Artisan Cheese Festival.

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Most of the County receives but little snowfall, average seasonal totals of less than 1 inch being characteristic of all low elevation stations.

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SONOMA COAST The appellation is known for its heavy rains and cool climate, comparable to many parts of Sonoma County. Not far from the Pacific, there is more than twice the annual rainfall of its inland neighbors but can still be warm enough to ripen wine grapes because most vineyards are above the fog line.

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Coastal Weather Temperate year-round, the weather on the Sonoma Coast follows a pattern of maritime fog in the morning which gives way to California sunshine around noon. When inland valleys heat up, the coast remains cool. The weather can be changeable; layered clothing is recommended.

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Cooler Climates, Thanks to Miles of Shoreline (Fun fact, the winning Chardonnay was made from Sonoma County grapes!) Napa is also six to eight degrees warmer than Sonoma County, depending on the month. While this could be a perk for some, it might be a detriment for others.

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Our beloved Sonoma County, California is renowned for amazing wines and legendary vineyards, as well as gorgeous organic produce and sustainable farming. Our natural beauty is our calling card, from our mountains, forests, rivers, valleys, and meadows, to all 55 miles of our Pacific Ocean coastline.

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One major difference between Napa Valley and Sonoma is the dining options. Napa has two top Michelin Star rated restaurants and a plethora of other upscale dining options. Sonoma also has excellent restaurant choices, but tends to be a little more relaxed, which also means a little friendlier on the wallet.

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SONOMA COUNTY, CA — Sonoma County is among the pricier places to live in California, according to the Economic Policy Institute. The organization recently released its 2018 family budget calculator that estimates how costly it is to live in each of America's 3,142 counties and 611 metro areas.

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(KRON) — A preliminary magnitude 3.8 earthquake shook Sonoma County around 2:30 p.m. Sunday, according to the USGS. The quake struck a few miles northwest of The Geysers, a geothermal field that spans around 30 square miles.

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Similarities between the two wine regions While similar in geography and climate, Napa tends to be warmer than Sonoma as it is further inland. Both valleys, named for the counties where they are located, are known worldwide for producing fine quality wines.

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It's Sonoma when you and your significant other want the whole peaceful valley to yourselves. It's Napa when you and your friends want to rent a limo and cruise the Silverado Highway. It's Sonoma when you and your friends want less crowds at the tasting bar and less competition on the bocce courts.

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Compared to Napa, Sonoma is considered the more affordable wine destination. Reasonably priced wines abound, tasting room fees won't leave you with sticker shock, and even hotel accommodations and restaurants can be considerably more affordable in Sonoma than Napa.

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The closest airport and shuttle service to Sonoma County are the county's own Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma County Airport (STS), in Santa Rosa, with daily flights on three major carriers; and the Groome Transportation, which runs between Sonoma County and the San Francisco and Oakland airports.

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Locally Grown in Sonoma County An abundance of fruits, vegetables, and herbs blanket the countryside. Cattle, sheep, and pigs graze while chickens and turkeys scratch in the pastures. Goats and cows offer up fresh milk and cheese. Dungeness crab, salmon, and briny oysters are harvested fresh from the sea.

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