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Folsom weather essentials

Monthly Averages
Month
High
Low
Jan
50°F 10°C
37°F 2°C
Feb
55°F 12°C
38°F 3°C
Mar
63°F 17°C
39°F 3°C
Apr
66°F 18°C
42°F 5°C
May
78°F 25°C
48°F 8°C
Jun
85°F 29°C
54°F 12°C

Extended Forecast
Thursday
Jan 7
Hi:
56°F 13°C
Lo:
45°F 7°C
Friday
Jan 8
Hi:
56°F 13°C
Lo:
47°F 8°C
Saturday
Jan 9
Hi:
58°F 14°C
Lo:
43°F 6°C
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Destination of the Day
Montreal, Canada
  • Resident population: 1,620,693 Annual visitors: 679,000 (est.)
  • Major features: churches, professional sports, Underground City
  • 20,301 TripAdvisor reviews of 357 accommodations, 276 attractions and 1,938 restaurants
The "joie de vivre" is palpable and contagious in this vibrant, culturally diverse and cosmopolitan city of two million inhabitants.
Best fare found from San Jose to Sacramento: $99

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Folsom Prison Museum
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 11 attractions in Folsom

The museum contains various exhibitions, including descriptions of executions and mugshots.

Attraction type: History museum
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Folsom Valley Railway
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 11 attractions in Folsom
Attraction type: Scenic railroad
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Folsom Lake State Recreation Area
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 11 attractions in Folsom

This park offers everything: a huge lake for all sorts of water activities and nature trails for hiking, walking and horseback riding.

Attraction type: State park; Park; Lake
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Folsom Dam and Powerhouse
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 11 attractions in Folsom

The powerhouse which first provided electricity to Sacramento.

Attraction type: Historic site
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Beals Point
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 11 attractions in Folsom

Three beaches in the Folsom State Recreation Area.

Attraction type: Beach; Other
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Gekkeikan Sake
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 11 attractions in Folsom

  This is one of the Hidden Treasures on the outskirt of Sacramento region that you do not want to miss.  Gekkeikan Sake is a brewery that has an extensive history comparable before United States of...

Attraction type: Brewery; Factory tour
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Folsom Historical Museum

This museum houses a number of artifacts and documents on the social and cultural history of the region.

Attraction type: History museum
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Granite Bay Beach

During the summer, this beach offers jet ski rentals and a snack bar.

Attraction type: Beach
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Lake Natoma

This tranquil lake offers plenty of water activities and a laid back feel.

Attraction type: Lake
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The Darrington Mountain Bike Trail

This single-track bike trail runs for 7.7 miles through the Folsom Lake State Recreation Area.

Attraction type: Biking trail (mountain)
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Sutter St.

This historical area is a pleasant spot to spend the day.

Attraction type: Historic walking area
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