California · United States
Elk Grove travel guide
Elk Grove is a city in California, United States, home to about 176,000 people.
- Best months
- March to May, October and November
- Nearest airport
- SMF34 km · Sacramento International Airport
- Currency
- USDUnited States dollar
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Language
- Carolinian, Chamorro, Hawaiian
Things to do
What to see and do in Elk Grove
See
- Elk Grove Historical Society
- Grave of Elitha Cumi Donner Wilder
- Site of the First County Free Library Branch in California
- Community Rose Garden
Do
- Pinot's Palette
- Exit Strategy Games
- Emerald Lakes Golf Course
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When to go
The best time to visit Elk Grove
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Elk Grove are March to May, October and November. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C; December is the wettest, with about 94 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Elk Grove: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Sacramento International Airport (SMF), about 34 km from the city centre in a straight line; Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK, 62 km) and Buchanan Field (CCR, 77 km) are also within reach.
Getting in
Elk Grove is located just east of Interstate 5, approximately 16 mi south of Sacramento. It is also accessible from CA-99 S at a similar distance. Sacramento International Airport is approximately 26 miles north.
Getting around
Elk Grove utilizes Sacramento Regional Transit for Elk Grove Transit Services. You can buy passes online, and there are multiple stops around the city.
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SMF · Sacramento International Airport
SCK · Stockton Metropolitan Airport
CCR · Buchanan Field
Questions
Elk Grove: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Elk Grove?
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Elk Grove are March to May, October and November. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C; December is the wettest, with about 94 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Elk Grove?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Sacramento International Airport (SMF), about 34 km from the city centre in a straight line; Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK, 62 km) and Buchanan Field (CCR, 77 km) are also within reach.
What currency is used in Elk Grove?
United States dollar (USD).
Nearby
Destinations near Elk Grove
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.