County in California

Santa Clara County Map

Interactive map of Santa Clara County with coordinates, nearby places, airports and travel highlights.

☀️ 67°F now🕔 2:17 PM local📅 Best: May, June, July, August, September and October👥 1.9 million

Summary

Santa Clara County is a county in California. Santa Clara County is a county in the United States. It has a population of about 1.9 million.

Right now it is 67°F (19°C) in Santa Clara County with clear sky. It feels like 65°F. Today runs from 58°F to 77°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.5/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Santa Clara County is May, June, July, August, September and October. The climate is Mediterranean. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 85°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 43°F.

The closest major airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), about 30 mi away. Nearby highlights include Alcatraz Island, Golden Gate Bridge, Point Lobos State Natural Reserve and Pinnacles National Park.

In plain terms. Today is cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 77°F is 8.3°F below the 85°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 9 AM to 12 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Santa Clara County today at 9.9/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Map of Santa Clara County

Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Coordinates: 37°21′14.8″N 121°57′18.7″W (37.3541, -121.9552)

Quick facts about Santa Clara County

TypeCounty
StateCalifornia
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates37°21′14.8″N 121°57′18.7″W (37.3541, -121.9552)
Population1.900.000
Local time2:17 PM (UTC-07:00)
Best monthsMay, June, July, August, September and October
ClimateMediterranean

Neighboring counties in California

Sorted by distance from Santa Clara County.

Getting to Santa Clara County

By road, from nearby cities
  • San Francisco · 39 mi · roughly 53 min driving
  • Napa · 68 mi · roughly 1.6 h driving
  • Sacramento · 88 mi · roughly 2 h driving
  • Lake Tahoe · 159 mi · roughly 3.7 h driving
  • Reno · 190 mi · roughly 4.4 h driving

Distances are straight-line; driving times assume a 70 km/h average and no traffic.

Airports near Santa Clara County

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
San Francisco International AirportSFO30 miSan Francisco
Los Angeles International AirportLAX309 miLos Angeles

Things to do in Santa Clara County

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Santa Clara County.

Explore Santa Clara County

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Santa Clara County?

Santa Clara County is a county in California. Its coordinates are 37.3541, -121.9552. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Santa Clara County right now?

It is currently 67°F (19°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 65% and wind is 9 mph.

When is the best time to visit Santa Clara County?

May, June, July, August, September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Santa Clara County, which has a Mediterranean climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Santa Clara County in?

Santa Clara County observes America/Los_Angeles (UTC-07:00). The local time is 2:17 PM.

How many people live in Santa Clara County?

Santa Clara County has a population of approximately 1.9 million.

What is the nearest airport to Santa Clara County?

The closest airports are San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 30 mi away and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 309 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Santa Clara County?

Popular options include Alcatraz Island, Golden Gate Bridge, Point Lobos State Natural Reserve, Pinnacles National Park, Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park and Half Dome.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-counties) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 23, 2026 at 2:17 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
Written byWriter at USPOTUS

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