Population:
894,943
Elevation:
87 feet above sea level
Land Area:
174.9 square miles
Location:
Located in the northwest section of California, San Jose is the gateway to the
Bay area: It is 45 minutes south of San Francisco and 70 minutes north of
Monterrey
Time Zone:
Pacific Time Zone (when it’s noon in San Jose, it’s 2pm in Chicago and 3pm in
New York City). San Jose observes Daylight Savings Time from April - October
Weather:
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Average temp. (°F)
50.1
53.5
56.1
59.6
63.9
68.3
70.8
70.8
69.3
63.8
55.1
49.7
High temperature (°F)
59.0
63.0
66.4
71.6
76.3
81.6
84.3
83.9
82.0
75.6
65.0
58.6
Low temperature (°F)
41.3
44.1
45.8
47.7
51.3
55.0
57.4
57.5
56.4
51.9
45.2
40.6
Precipitation (in)
3.3
3.1
2.8
1.1
0.5
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.2
0.9
1.8
2.2
Climate:
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Days with precipitation
9
9
8
5
3
1
0
0
1
3
6
8
Wind speed (mph)
6.5
6.8
7.9
8.2
8.7
9.2
8.4
7.9
7.0
6.0
5.6
6.0
Morning humidity (%)
91
89
86
82
79
75
73
75
76
79
87
89
Afternoon humidity (%)
69
60
52
42
36
31
29
29
31
37
56
67
Sunshine (%)
48
65
75
83
90
94
97
96
93
87
66
48
Days clear of clouds
7
8
10
13
17
22
27
26
24
19
11
8
Partly cloudy days
6
7
9
9
9
6
3
4
4
6
8
6
Cloudy days
19
13
12
8
5
2
1
1
2
6
12
17
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:
With 300 sunny days per year
and an average annual temperature of 70 degrees F, San Jose is alive with
activity year round. The summer tends to be the busiest season as tourists from
around the world come to visit the entire area, enjoying its wonderful scenery,
weather, entertainment and attractions. Summer daytime temperatures reach into
the mid 80’s F but with very little humidity it’s quite comfortable. Perfect
for taking advantage of the many outdoor activities available. In the evening,
the temperature drops into the 50’s, just cool enough for a leisurely stroll
after dinner at one of the areas fine restaurants. Spring and fall are
pleasant, although cooler, as well. Spring brings the average temperature to
about 60 F and fall is slightly higher. Although there is a winter season, the
daytime temperatures rarely fall below 60 F, making it an ideal time to take
advantage of the beautiful scenery. One thing to keep in mind when visiting
this California city is that “California Casual” is the dress code for daytime
and most evening outings. From November until spring, a light sweater is
advisable during the day and a light jacket for the evenings. It’s the perfect
setting for a perfect visit.
How to Get There:
By Air
San Jose International Airport
– Norman Y Mineta
408-501-7600
Conveniently located only three
miles from downtown San Jose, the airport is served by many of the national and
internationally recognized airlines as well as certain local and regional
carriers.
Ground Transportation:
Rental car companies, limousine
service, taxis, light rail, bus, and shuttle services are available at the
airport as well as throughout the city
By Car
Easily accessible from the
north via Highway 101 (San Francisco) or I-880 (Oakland) or from the south via
I-880, San Jose is easy to find.
By Train
Amtrak
65 Cahill Street
San Jose, CA 95110
800-USA-RAIL
By Bus
Greyhound
70 S Almaden Ave.
San Jose, CA 95113
408-295-4151
How to Get Around:
As with most
California cities, the best way to get around is by car, either personal or
rental. Getting to and around by car is effortless via four major freeways
(Highway 101, Interstate 280, 880 and 680). In addition there is a modern
public transportation system. Caltrain, light rail and a fleet of buses navigate
throughout San José and into neighboring cities, and reasonably priced rental
cars and taxi services are also available.
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
San Jose
