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Finley
Finley is located in California
Finley
Finley
Location in California
Finley is located in the United States
Finley
Finley
Location in the United States
Country United States
State California
County Lake County
Elevation
1,352 ft (412 m)
ZIP code
95435
Kelsey Creek Schoolhouse
The historic Kelsey Creek Schoolhouse in Finley, California.

Finley is a small, unincorporated community located in Lake County, California. This means it's a settled area that doesn't have its own city government. It's found about 3.5 miles (5.6 kilometers) southeast of the town of Lakeport. Finley sits at an elevation of about 1,352 feet (412 meters) above sea level.

Finley's History

The first post office in Finley opened its doors in 1907. The community was named after an early settler in the area, Samuel Finley Sylar.

What's the Climate Like?

Finley has a climate that is similar to places around the Mediterranean Sea. This type of weather is called a "warm-summer Mediterranean climate."

This means that Finley experiences warm, but not extremely hot, summers. The summers are also quite dry. The average monthly temperatures during summer usually stay below 71.6°F (22°C). Winters in Finley are generally mild and wet.

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