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Palo Alto means tall stick in Spanish, and in this case refers to an aging redwood tree at the north end of the city. The 1061-year-old Coast Redwood, which stands 110 feet (34 m) high and has a base diameter of 90 inches (229 cm), marks a campsite for the Portola Expedition Party of 1769.

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Climate	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Daily highs (°F)	57	61	64	68	73	77	78	78	77	73	64	57
Nightly lows (°F)	38	41	43	45	48	52	54	55	52	48	42	39
Precipitation (in)	3	3	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	3



Palo Alto enjoys a Mediterranean climate, with dry summers and wet winters. Check Palo Alto's 7 day forecast at

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