Population:                  158,007

Elevation:                    988 feet above sea level

Land Area:                   49.8 square miles

Location:                     Located in southern California, east of Los Angeles, at the intersections of Interstate Highways I-10 & I-15

Time Zone:                  Pacific Time Zone (When it’s noon in Ontario, it’s 3pm in New York City and 2pm in Chicago).  Ontario observes daylight savings time from April - October

Weather:

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Average temp. (°F)

55.0

56.6

57.4

61.0

64.8

69.5

74.5

75.1

73.1

67.0

59.8

55.2

High temperature (°F)

67.8

69.1

69.5

74.2

77.1

82.7

88.9

89.6

87.1

80.6

73.4

68.5

Low temperature (°F)

42.2

44.0

45.3

47.9

52.5

56.3

60.0

60.5

59.0

53.3

46.1

41.7

Precipitation (in)

4.2

4.4

3.7

0.9

0.3

0.1

0.0

0.1

0.4

0.7

1.4

2.2

Climate:

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Days with precipitation

6

5

5

3

1

0

0

0

1

2

3

5

Wind speed (mph)

5.2

6.0

6.7

7.4

7.1

7.0

6.8

6.6

6.2

5.6

5.2

5.0

Morning humidity (%)

76

78

80

80

81

82

82

82

83

81

79

77

Afternoon humidity (%)

53

54

55

51

55

56

54

53

54

54

53

52

Sunshine (%)

71

71

71

70

62

62

71

72

72

70

75

72

Days clear of clouds

12

10

11

12

10

12

18

19

15

13

13

13

Partly cloudy days

8

7

9

10

13

12

11

10

11

11

8

8

Cloudy days

11

11

11

8

8

6

2

2

4

7

8

10

Snowfall (in)

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

Local Seasons:

Summer is the busiest time of the year as visitors from around the world come to enjoy all that southern California has to offer.  Ontario is privileged to experience ideal weather and climate year round.  With the humidity rarely over 60% and a gentle breeze from the nearby Pacific Ocean, the city offers its visitors abounding opportunities to enjoy a host of outdoor activities, both in the city itself as well as throughout the nearby area.

Summer temperatures average in the mid 70’s.   Combine this with abundant sunshine and visitors have the makings of an ideal vacation experience.  Fall and spring offer many area festivals and events.  Winters are quite pleasant and offer the opportunity to enjoy a fine meal at one of the many excellent restaurants followed by a leisurely stroll. 

How to Get There:

Ontario International Airport

Ontario, CA 91761 909-937-2700

Conveniently located, the airport is served by many of the national and internationally recognized airlines as well as a variety of local and regional carriers. The airport is quickly gaining national recognition for the ease of air travel into Southern California.

Additional airports:

Los Angeles International Airport

310-646-5252

The airport is located 40 miles west of Ontario

Orange County Airport

949-252-5171

The airport is located in Santa Ana, 44 miles southwest of Ontario

Ground Transportation:

Most of the major car rental companies as well as taxi, limousine, and shuttle bus services are available at the airports as well as throughout the city.

By Car

Coming from the west (Los Angeles) or east (Palm Springs), the best route is via Interstate 10.  From the north and south, Interstate 15 transects the city.

By Train

Amtrak

228 South Plum Street Amtrak Passenger Platform Ontario, CA 91764

800-USA-RAIL

By Bus

Greyhound does not serve Ontario

How to Get Around:

As with most California cities and with so much to see and do, the best way to get around is by car, either personal or renal.

National Holidays:

New Year's Day Jan. 1

Martin Luther King, Jr., Day 3rd Mon. in Jan.

President's Day 3rd Mon. in Feb.

Memorial Day last Mon. in May

Independence Day July 4

Labor Day 1st Mon. in Sept.

Thanksgiving Day 4th Thurs. in Nov.

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Dec. 24 and 25

New Year's Eve Dec. 31