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Old 12-11-2008, 03:49 AM
 
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Specifically cooler pockets anywhere? Thanks
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Old 12-12-2008, 01:11 PM
 
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Temecula area is cooler than much of Riverside. It still gets hot in the middle of summer, but many people exaggerate it. We have mild seasons and most of the time it is very pleasant.
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Old 12-12-2008, 04:53 PM
 
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Temecula area is cooler than much of Riverside. It still gets hot in the middle of summer, but many people exaggerate it. We have mild seasons and most of the time it is very pleasant.
No, actually the average temps of the two cities are similar. Monthly Averages for Riverside, CA (92501) - weather.com vs. Monthly Averages for Temecula, CA - weather.com. The only micro-climate would be Banning, Beaumont with their increased elevation giving more rain and colder winter temps. However, since they more inland and more cut off by the mountains, they have more extreme temps (very cold winters and hotter summers). Temecula and Riverside are too close and share too similar a topography to have a significant difference.
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Old 12-12-2008, 04:55 PM
 
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Big Bear and other communities up the hill have snowfall and typical winter weather. It can get as cold as 10 degrees, sometimes less.
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Old 12-12-2008, 04:57 PM
 
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I completely forgot about the mountains...that works too...
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Old 12-12-2008, 04:59 PM
 
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No, Temecula is different enough to allow the wine country to do well. Something about the way it is situated does make it different from the rest of Riverside. The winery tours explain that.
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Old 12-12-2008, 05:18 PM
 
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No, Temecula is different enough to allow the wine country to do well. Something about the way it is situated does make it different from the rest of Riverside.
You are correct. It's the moderating effect of a geographical feature known as the Rainbow Gap, which brings in weather influences from the ocean.
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Old 12-12-2008, 05:44 PM
 
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You are correct. It's the moderating effect of a geographical feature known as the Rainbow Gap, which brings in weather influences from the ocean.
Well, the numbers say otherwise.
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Old 12-12-2008, 11:41 PM
 
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Well, the numbers say otherwise.
I accept the numbers, but same degrees don't equal same climate. Temecula is breezier and feels cooler, so that is why I made my first statement. The wineries refer to the area as a microclimate.
We get a marine layer in the mornings, and I don't believe Riverside does. Even nearby Lake Elsinore and Hemet feel different (hotter, more still). The way the Temecula area sits gives it cleaner air; I read this in a newspaper article some years ago. It is not smoggy & gray as the rest of Riverside is known to be. (Frequently Asked Questions)
Maybe these are subtleties, but my body feels them.
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Old 12-14-2008, 02:35 PM
 
Location: San Jose, CA
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I accept the numbers, but same degrees don't equal same climate. Temecula is breezier and feels cooler, so that is why I made my first statement. The wineries refer to the area as a microclimate.
We get a marine layer in the mornings, and I don't believe Riverside does. Even nearby Lake Elsinore and Hemet feel different (hotter, more still). The way the Temecula area sits gives it cleaner air; I read this in a newspaper article some years ago. It is not smoggy & gray as the rest of Riverside is known to be. (Frequently Asked Questions)
Maybe these are subtleties, but my body feels them.
You are correct. The Rainbow Gap allows coastal air to seep into the valley, leading to really nice morning fog and afternoon cooling. We also get cooler breezes. Just look at the hills south in Temecula vs the hills as you go further north. The greenery is from cool ocean air/mist. The air is definitely cleaner, especially because we aren't in the same acidic basin that San Bernardino/Riverside shares with LA. So while the average temps might be similar, it feels MUCH cooler here. If you look at a map, we're only 25-30 miles from the coast, while Riverside is pretty well tucked inland. We're the closest IE city to the ocean (distance wise) and that plays a large role in our climate.

Hmm..Coastal IE? :-) I like the new marketing term... j/k
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