Windsor
town · United States
Overview
Set in United States, Windsor is a town.
It is home to around 27,000 people.
It lies in the northern hemisphere, in North America.
The nearest airport is Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport (STS), about 4 km away.
Key facts
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Population | 27,464 |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| Elevation | 36 m |
| Nearest airport | Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport (STS), 4 km |
| Currency | USD |
Where Windsor is
Windsor sits in United States, in the northern part of North America.
Santa Rosa lies about 15 km to the south-east, Petaluma lies about 38 km to the south-east and Rohnert Park lies about 25 km to the south-east.
Getting there
Most visitors arrive by air. Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport (STS) is the closest airport, about 4 km from Windsor.
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Find flights to Windsor →arrives STS (4.2 km away)
Getting around
It is small enough to walk end to end; a car or taxi helps for anything beyond the centre.
Best time to visit
The climate here is broadly temperate (northern hemisphere): four clear seasons, with warm summers and cool-to-cold winters.
For most visitors the shoulder seasons — roughly April to June and September to October — offer warm-enough weather without the peak-summer crowds, while high summer (June to August) is busiest.
Reasons to visit
A few reasons Windsor is worth your time: a handy base for the surrounding area, with several places within day-trip reach; straightforward access by air through STS.
Day trips & nearby
Windsor works well as a base. Within about 115 km you can reach Santa Rosa (15 km to the south-east); Petaluma (38 km to the south-east); Rohnert Park (25 km to the south-east); Sacramento (115 km to the east); Agua Caliente (38 km to the south-east).
Good to know
The currency is the USD (Dollar).
The main languages spoken are English, Spanish.
Clocks run on America/Los_Angeles time.
Traffic drives on the right.
How long to stay
Plan on 3–5 days here; that suits most visitors on a first trip.
Journeys through here
Where to stay in Windsor
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Getting around Windsor
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Common questions
- What is the nearest airport to Windsor?
- Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport (STS) is the closest airport, about 4 km away.
- When is the best time to visit Windsor?
- Late spring to early autumn is usually the most reliable window.
- What is near Windsor?
- Santa Rosa is one of the closest places, about 15 km away, with others within day-trip range.
- Which country is Windsor in?
- Windsor is in United States.
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Sources & method
- GeoNames — population · retrieved 2026-09-18
- OurAirports (derived) — nearestAirports · retrieved 2026-09-18
Data compiled 2026-09-18 · editorial checks: passed. See our methodology for how Head Your Way sources and reviews travel data.