Ceres, California

The City of Ceres is located in the central San Joaquin Valley, 80 miles south of Sacramento and 95 miles east of San Francisco, in the heart of Stanislaus County. Ceres is in one of the Central Valley's richest and most diverse agricultural areas. The City enjoys a comfortable climate, with 12 inches of rainfall annually. The average low winter temperature is 38F, with an average high of 85F in spring and fall, and an average high temperature in the 90's in summer. According to the 2000 Census, Ceres is home to 35,650 people, making it the third largest city in Stanislaus County.