Stonyford, California facts for kids
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Stonyford
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 Stonyford
Location in California
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Colusa County |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.897 sq mi (7.504 km2) |
| • Land | 2.897 sq mi (7.504 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 1,184 ft (361 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 149 |
| • Density | 51.43/sq mi (19.86/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP Code |
95979
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| Area code(s) | 530 |
| FIPS code | 06-75154 |
| GNIS feature IDs | 1659881, 2583153 |
Stonyford (which used to be called Stony Ford) is a small community in Colusa County, California. It's a special kind of place called a census-designated place, which means it's an area identified for gathering population data. Stonyford sits high up, about 1184 feet (361 m) above sea level.
If you want to send mail there, the ZIP Code is 95979. If you need to call someone in Stonyford, the area code is 530. In 2010, about 149 people lived in Stonyford.
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About the People in Stonyford
Let's look at who lives in Stonyford, based on information from the 2010 United States Census.
Population and Diversity
In 2010, there were 149 people living in Stonyford. Most of the people, about 85%, were White. There were also some Native American residents. About 15% of the people identified as Hispanic or Latino.
How People Live in Stonyford
Everyone counted in the 2010 Census lived in homes, not in group living situations. There were 69 homes in total. Many of these homes, about 68%, were owned by the people living in them. The rest were rented.
The people in Stonyford range in age. About 17% of the population was under 18 years old. A large group, about 42%, were adults between 45 and 64 years old. About 22% of the people were 65 years or older. The average age in Stonyford was about 50 years old.
Stonyford's Climate
Stonyford has a type of weather called a hot-summer Mediterranean climate. This means it has hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters.
Summer Weather
During the summer, the average monthly temperatures are usually above 71.6 °F (22 °C). Even though Stonyford is not in the main Central Valley and is higher up, the hills around it can trap heat. This makes the daytime temperatures in Stonyford similar to those in the Central Valley.
Winter and Cooler Nights
However, the nights in Stonyford are much cooler than in the Central Valley. This is because of its higher elevation, which helps the air cool down more. You can expect overnight temperatures to be about 5 to 10 degrees cooler.
| Climate data for Stonyford, California | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 82 (28) |
81 (27) |
92 (33) |
95 (35) |
104 (40) |
112 (44) |
115 (46) |
114 (46) |
115 (46) |
105 (41) |
89 (32) |
80 (27) |
115 (46) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 68 (20) |
71 (22) |
76 (24) |
84 (29) |
94 (34) |
102 (39) |
106 (41) |
105 (41) |
100 (38) |
93 (34) |
79 (26) |
69 (21) |
108 (42) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 55.5 (13.1) |
58.6 (14.8) |
62.8 (17.1) |
68.5 (20.3) |
77.1 (25.1) |
86.3 (30.2) |
95.0 (35.0) |
94.7 (34.8) |
88.1 (31.2) |
77.7 (25.4) |
63.4 (17.4) |
55.0 (12.8) |
73.6 (23.1) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 43.9 (6.6) |
46.8 (8.2) |
50.1 (10.1) |
54.3 (12.4) |
61.7 (16.5) |
69.3 (20.7) |
75.8 (24.3) |
74.8 (23.8) |
69.7 (20.9) |
60.9 (16.1) |
50.3 (10.2) |
44.0 (6.7) |
58.5 (14.7) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 32.4 (0.2) |
35.0 (1.7) |
37.4 (3.0) |
40.1 (4.5) |
46.3 (7.9) |
52.4 (11.3) |
58.7 (14.8) |
57.0 (13.9) |
51.3 (10.7) |
44.4 (6.9) |
37.2 (2.9) |
32.9 (0.5) |
43.8 (6.5) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | 21 (−6) |
25 (−4) |
28 (−2) |
31 (−1) |
36 (2) |
44 (7) |
49 (9) |
50 (10) |
44 (7) |
34 (1) |
26 (−3) |
22 (−6) |
21 (−6) |
| Record low °F (°C) | 10 (−12) |
16 (−9) |
19 (−7) |
20 (−7) |
26 (−3) |
31 (−1) |
39 (4) |
40 (4) |
35 (2) |
24 (−4) |
17 (−8) |
3 (−16) |
3 (−16) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 4.66 (118) |
4.27 (108) |
3.10 (79) |
1.22 (31) |
0.87 (22) |
0.40 (10) |
0.12 (3.0) |
0.11 (2.8) |
0.34 (8.6) |
1.15 (29) |
2.23 (57) |
3.89 (99) |
22.36 (567.4) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 1.0 (2.5) |
0.4 (1.0) |
0.2 (0.51) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.1 (0.25) |
0.4 (1.0) |
2.1 (5.26) |
See also
In Spanish: Stonyford (California) para niños
