Twain Harte, California facts for kids
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Twain Harte
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The main entrance into Twain Harte after a snowstorm
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" Tuolumne County's Breath of Fresh Air "
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Location in Tuolumne County and the state of California
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 Twain Harte, California
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Tuolumne |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.718 sq mi (9.631 km2) |
| • Land | 3.699 sq mi (9.581 km2) |
| • Water | 0.019 sq mi (0.050 km2) 0.51% |
| Elevation | 3,648 ft (1,112 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 2,378 |
| • Density | 639.59/sq mi (246.91/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
95383
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| Area code(s) | 209 |
| FIPS code | 06-80966 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1660049 |
Twain Harte is a small community in Tuolumne County, California, United States. It's called a "census-designated place" (CDP) because it's a specific area counted by the government for population data. In 2010, about 2,226 people lived there.
The name Twain Harte comes from two famous writers who lived in California: Mark Twain and Bret Harte.
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Twain Harte's Location and Landscape
Twain Harte is found in Tuolumne County along Highway 108. It sits at an elevation of about 3,640 feet (1,112 meters) above sea level. The local ZIP code for Twain Harte is 95383.
This community covers about 3.7 square miles (9.6 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water. Twain Harte gets its water from the nearby Lyons Reservoir, which is located in the Stanislaus National Forest.
Twain Harte is a popular spot for both summer and winter vacations. It's located where the oak forests of the California foothills meet the mixed pine and fir forests of the Sierra Nevada mountains.
Weather in Twain Harte
Summers in Twain Harte are usually warm during the day and cool at night. This makes it a nice place to escape the hot summers of the California Central Valley. Winters can be quite cold, and it often snows several times each season.
Many fun winter sports activities are close by. You can find snow tubing at Leland High Sierra Snowplay near Strawberry. There's also the Long Barn Lodge & Ice Skating Rink. For skiing, you can visit Dodge Ridge Ski Area near Pinecrest, both along Highway 108. Badger Pass Ski Area in nearby Yosemite Park is another option.
| Climate data for Twain Harte, California | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 72 (22) |
78 (26) |
83 (28) |
88 (31) |
95 (35) |
99 (37) |
103 (39) |
104 (40) |
100 (38) |
93 (34) |
83 (28) |
69 (21) |
104 (40) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 47 (8) |
51 (11) |
56 (13) |
61 (16) |
69 (21) |
77 (25) |
85 (29) |
84 (29) |
79 (26) |
69 (21) |
55 (13) |
46 (8) |
65 (18) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 31 (−1) |
32 (0) |
34 (1) |
38 (3) |
45 (7) |
51 (11) |
57 (14) |
56 (13) |
52 (11) |
43 (6) |
36 (2) |
31 (−1) |
42 (6) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −1 (−18) |
1 (−17) |
11 (−12) |
16 (−9) |
25 (−4) |
31 (−1) |
41 (5) |
31 (−1) |
32 (0) |
23 (−5) |
10 (−12) |
2 (−17) |
−1 (−18) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 6.30 (160) |
6.09 (155) |
5.56 (141) |
3.32 (84) |
2.14 (54) |
.70 (18) |
.28 (7.1) |
.14 (3.6) |
.80 (20) |
2.41 (61) |
4.39 (112) |
5.79 (147) |
37.92 (962.7) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 17 (43) |
14.6 (37) |
18.6 (47) |
10 (25) |
1 (2.5) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0.4 (1.0) |
3.2 (8.1) |
13.5 (34) |
78.3 (197.6) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 10.5 | 10.2 | 10.3 | 7.4 | 5.0 | 2.0 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 2.1 | 4.7 | 9.7 | 10.0 | 73.4 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.2 | 1.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 1.2 | 3.4 | 17.6 |
| Source 1: The Weather Channel | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: Intellicast | |||||||||||||
Fun Places to Visit
Twain Harte has several interesting places to explore:
- Twain Harte Village: This is the biggest shopping center in the area.
- Twain Harte Golf Club: A golf course designed by Clark Glasson.
- Twain Harte Lake: A lake made by people, which is also a small resort.
Twain Harte's Population
How Many People Live Here? (2010 Census)
In 2010, the United States Census counted 2,226 people living in Twain Harte. This means there were about 598.6 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Twain Harte were White (91.0%). There were also smaller groups of Native American, Asian, and African American residents. About 7.7% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
All 2,226 people lived in homes, not in group living places like dorms or institutions.
There were 1,014 households in Twain Harte.
- About 19.5% of these households had children under 18.
- Most households (53.6%) were married couples.
- Some households were led by a single parent (8.2% by a female, 4.9% by a male).
- About 26.9% of households were single people living alone.
The average household had 2.20 people, and the average family had 2.60 people.
The population had a mix of ages:
- 15.9% were under 18 years old.
- 6.2% were 18 to 24 years old.
- 17.4% were 25 to 44 years old.
- 34.7% were 45 to 64 years old.
- 25.8% were 65 years or older.
The average age in Twain Harte was 52.0 years. For every 100 females, there were about 105.9 males.
Most homes (70.7%) were owned by the people living in them, while 29.3% were rented.
See also
In Spanish: Twain Harte para niños
