Turlock

City / town · California

Turlock

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Best timeFeb–May, Oct–Nov
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Nearest airportMCE · 24 mi
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Overview

Turlock is in California's San Joaquin Valley. It is the home of California State University Stanislaus.

3 places to stay

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Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: Feb–May, Oct–Nov. Summer highs reach about 95°F; winter lows dip to about 38°F. Very hot (Jun, Jul, Aug) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Jan and Feb. (climate data from nearby Modesto)

Jan: 2.6 in rain2.6"Jan: high 56°F, low 39°F56°39°JanFeb: 2.4 in rain2.4"Feb: high 62°F, low 41°F62°41°FebMar: 2.0 in rain2"Mar: high 68°F, low 45°F68°45°MarApr: 1.0 in rain1"Apr: high 74°F, low 48°F74°48°AprMay: 0.6 in rain0.6"May: high 82°F, low 54°F82°54°MayJun: 0.1 in rain0.1"Jun: high 90°F, low 59°F90°59°JunJul: 0.0 in rain0"Jul: high 95°F, low 63°F95°63°JulAug: 0.0 in rain0"Aug: high 94°F, low 62°F94°62°AugSep: 0.3 in rain0.3"Sep: high 89°F, low 59°F89°59°SepOct: 0.7 in rain0.7"Oct: high 79°F, low 52°F79°52°OctNov: 1.4 in rain1.4"Nov: high 66°F, low 43°F66°43°NovDec: 2.0 in rain2"Dec: high 56°F, low 38°F56°38°Dec

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

  • From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
  • MCE Merced Regional Macready Field, Merced — 24 mi away. Directions
  • SCK Stockton Metropolitan Airport, Stockton — 34 mi away. Directions
  • SJC Mineta San Jose International Airport, San Jose — 60 mi away (major hub). Directions

Turlock is serviced several times a day by passenger trains on the Gold Runner line.

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    Get in

    Turlock is serviced several times a day by passenger trains on the Gold Runner line.

    Go Turlock-Denair railway station

    📍 3800 Santa Fe Avenue, DenairCorner of Santa Fe Ave. and Elm St. in Denair, just east of Turlock.⚠ Last checked Mar 2021 — confirm before you go
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    There are several long-distance buses to Turlock.

    Place Greyhound

    📍 243 S Golden State Blvd.🕒 Station hours Mon-Fri 8AM-5:30PM, Sat 8AM-11:59AM, Sun Closed☎ +1 209 634-6579
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    Sleep

    Stay Best Western Orchard Inn

    📍 5025 N Golden State Blvd☎ +1 209 667-2827⚠ Last checked Mar 2021 — confirm before you go
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