Located in San Jose is the prestigious Silicon Valley, known worldwide for it’s quality innovations. It was founded November 29, 1777 and was California’s initial civilian settlement. Currently, the city boasts a population of 1,023,000, making it the third largest city in California and the tenth largest city in the United States (As of 2010). The city was one of the first incorporated cities in California (March 27, 1850) and was the location of the first state capital.

San Jose covers a total of 178.2 square miles and is part of the Santa Clara County. It is located approximately 50 miles south of San Francisco and 390 miles north of Los Angeles.

San Jose offers a high quality of life and unlimited opportunities for those with ambition and drive. The city is full of highly educated entrepreneurs looking to grow their businesses. Currently, it is the largest concentration of technology experts in the world. There are over 254,000 people working in roughly 6,600 technology companies located here. San Jose is a fantastic place to start up a business, and is currently a forceful influence in the global economy.

The city itself boasts a large variety of cultural and entertainment opportunities due to its large ethnic diversity. San Jose also has a large amount of recreation and education facilities to satisfy the residents. Out of all the metropolitan areas in the nation, San Jose has the best public safety record. That, along with its beautiful climate and stunning ethnic diversity, makes San Jose a highly desirable place to live.

The climate in San Jose is quite warm, averaging about 300 sunny days per year. In the summer, the average temperature hovers around 70 degrees Fahrenheit. The average difference between day and night is 27 degrees Fahrenheit. The warmest month is July, which averages 84.3 degrees Fahrenheit.

The winter is a bit cooler, with the averages hovering around 50 degrees Fahrenheit. The temperature difference between day in night is about 18 degrees Fahrenheit. The coldest month is December, which is generally around 41 degrees Fahrenheit.

The average rainfall per year is about 15.08 inches and is distributed evenly throughout the year. The wettest month is usually January, which averages about 3.03 inches.

The highest elevation can be found near Lick Observatory at Mt. Hamilton in Diablo Range at Copernicus Peak (4,372). The lowest elevation can be found at sea level.



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