Climate

A climate ideal for grapes is ideal for people. Oakmont living offers mild winters and moderate summers; prevailing winds from the Pacific Ocean create outstanding air quality. With seasonal changes, you will enjoy the freshness of Spring and the glory of Fall. Luther Burbank, the world famous naturalist who created many new varieties of fruit and vegetables, made his home in Santa Rosa. Burbank described Sonoma County's climate as "the chosen spot of all the earth."

Average annual rainfall: 30 inches; Average annual snowfall: rare; Winter: 60 degrees High and 40 degrees Low (some winter frost); Summer: 82 degrees High -- 50 degrees Low.