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About Petaluma

Whether you are visiting, living, working or operating a business in Petaluma, no other San Francisco Bay Area location can compare to the advantages that Petaluma has to offer.

Location
Petaluma is located in Sonoma County's Wine Country just 39 miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge. Centrally located on Highway 101 and the east/west artery Highway 116, Petaluma is an ideal headquarters for exploring Sonoma County's 140 wineries, the dramatic Sonoma Coastline, Point Reyes National Seashore and California's redwoods. All only a short jaunt from Petaluma. Mileage From Petaluma.

Geography
The Petaluma River is the heart of the city. The historic downtown flanks the river and lends itself to the authentic Victorian charm of the city. To the east are the city's newer neighborhoods and shopping centers. Surrounding the city, dairy ranches and hayfields provide the much-appreciated open space, which rises to hills on both sides of the valley.

Climate
Petaluma' s temperate climate is as close to perfect as possible without boredom.

Summertime is dry, it almost never rains from late spring to late fall. Days are warm with temperatures ranging from 65 to 85 degrees, while nightly ocean breezes guarantee pleasant sleeping. The average humidity of 66% makes an air-conditioned home in Petaluma a rarity.

Wintertime has pleasant days and chilly evenings. Temperatures range from 35 to 60 degrees during December and January. An average annual rainfall of 25 inches assures green country sides.




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Petaluma Chamber of Commerce
6 Petaluma Blvd., Suite A-2
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 762-2785
fax: (707) 762-4721
email: pacc@petalumachamber.com