San Benito, California facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
San Benito, California
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 San Benito, California
Location in California
San Benito, California
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | San Benito |
| Elevation | 1,345 ft (410 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| Area code(s) | 831 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1659575 |
San Benito is a small place in San Benito County, California, United States. It's called an "unincorporated community." This means it's not a city or town with its own local government. Instead, it's managed by the county.
The name "San Benito" comes from Spanish and means "Saint Benedict." This community is about 18 miles (29 kilometers) southeast of Paicines. Both of these places are located along the San Benito River. San Benito used to have its own post office for many years, from 1869 until 1968.
Weather in San Benito
The weather in San Benito is usually warm and dry during the summer months. It doesn't get extremely hot. The average temperature in summer stays below 71.6 degrees Fahrenheit (22 degrees Celsius).
This area has a type of weather called a "warm-summer Mediterranean climate." This means it has mild, wet winters and warm, dry summers. It's similar to the climate you might find in places around the Mediterranean Sea.
