Johnsondale, California facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Johnsondale, California
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 Johnsondale, California
Location in California
Johnsondale, California
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Tulare |
| Elevation | 4,711 ft (1,436 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| Area code(s) | 559 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1660818 |
Johnsondale is a small, quiet place in Tulare County, California. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a settlement that isn't part of an official city or town. Instead, it's governed directly by the county. Johnsondale is located about 20 miles (32 kilometers) northeast of California Hot Springs.
The community got its name from Walter Johnson. He was an important person from the Mount Whitney Lumber Company.
A Look at Johnsondale's History
Johnsondale once had its own post office. This post office opened in 1939. It helped people send and receive mail in the area. However, the post office eventually closed down. It stopped operating on September 19, 1980.
Understanding Johnsondale's Climate
Johnsondale has a specific type of weather pattern. It falls under what scientists call a semi-arid climate. You might see this written as "BSk" on climate maps.
A semi-arid climate means the area is quite dry. It doesn't get a lot of rain. However, it's not as dry as a full desert. You can expect warm to hot summers and cool to mild winters in Johnsondale.
