Sonoma

Sonoma, a vibrant wine country destination, faces traffic on Highway 12, especially during tourism seasons. Accidents in this area can impact local wine tours and visitor access to the region’s vineyards.

Sonoma is a home to approximately 10,650 people, with 33,000 total residents in the urban area. Surrounded by the Sonoma Mountains and the Mayacamas Mountains, Sonoma is one of the state’s most notable for wine production with an array of flavors produced locally each year.

With a Mediterranean climate, Sonoma has a pleasant, though typically dry summer with temperatures averaging 88.6 degrees Celsius. Winter temperatures in Sonoma are cool and oftentimes wet, with an average temperature of around 43.5 degrees Celsius. An average of 6.14 inches of rain falls in the month of January, the wettest month of the year. Residents of Sonoma have an abundance of activities to fill their time, from breathtaking vineyard and winery tours to delicious restaurants, parks, beaches and much more. Napa is a short 9 miles away from Sonoma. Additionally, big cities are nearby (San Diego is just 56 miles away) so a day trip is always easy to arrange.