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San Jose California - Silicon Valley
Area Information

Below are some facts about the San Jose, California - Silicon Valley area as well as some valuable links about the area. Follow the links to learn more about the San Jose, California - Silicon Valley area and to help plan your trip to San Jose, California - Silicon Valley!

Other San Jose, California - Silicon Valley Information Sites

• City of San Jose
• San Jose Convention & Visitors Bureau
• Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority

San Jose, California - Silicon Valley Facts & Statistics

Weather

The San Jose, California - Silicon Valley area enjoys a beautiful mild climate with over 300 sunny days per year and an average rainfall of just over 14 inches.
Average temperatures:
Jan: 58-40 Fahrenheit/14-4 Celsius; Feb: 62-43 F/17-6 C; Mar: 65-45 F/18-7 C; Apr: 70-47 F/21-8 C; May: 74-50 F/23-10 C; Jun: 79-54 F/26-12 C; Jul: 82-56 F/28-13 C; Aug: 82-56 F/28-13 C; Sep: 80-55 F/27-13 C; Oct: 74-51 F/23-11 C; Nov: 64-45 F/18-7 C; Dec: 57-40 F/14-4 C.

Population

The San Jose population is nearing one million, making it the third largest city in California behind Los Angeles and San Diego, and the 11th largest city in the United States.

Area Geography

The San Jose area is located in Santa Clara County, on the south side of the San Francisco Bay.

County Government

The government of San Jose consists of the Mayor, who is elected by the community at-large, as well as ten council members elected by districts. Each elected member can serve no more that two consecutive terms.

Sales or Use Tax

The sales tax rate in San Jose is 6%.

Important Numbers

Emergency Numbers: Dial 911 for police and medical emergencies. For police non-emergency dial 311. San Jose Fire (408) 277-4444. San Jose Convention and Visitors Bureau (888) SAN-JOSE.

Telephone Codes

The area code for San Jose is 408.

Time Zone

Pacific Time (PST), eight hours behind Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). Daylight Saving Time is observed from the first Sunday in April to the last Sunday in October.

Electrical Current

Electrical devices here run on 110/115 volt, 60-cycle current. International visitors therefore may need to use adapters or converters.

Currency

US Dollar ($). Numerous money exchanges are available. Most major airports, various banks and American Express offices are available to exchange foreign currency.

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