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San Mateo, CA vs Irvine, CA

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Highlights
- Irvine has 47.1% less rainy days than San Mateo.
- Irvine has 6.0% more Sunny Days than San Mateo.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Irvine scores 9.4% better than San Mateo
 San Mateo, CAIrvine, CAUnited States
 Rainfall241338
 Snowfall0028
 Precipitation7736106
 Sunny265281205
 Avg. July High748286
 Avg. Jan. Low424622
 Comfort Index (higher=better)8.59.37
 UV Index4.95.94.3
 Elevation46522443
Reviews for San Mateo    12 Reviews

I have lived in San Mateo since 2013. It has seen tremendous growth, lots of new restaurants which have become progressively more high-end though there is ample  More

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I'm a native of California. I have lived in the southern part of the state and the northern part of the state for most of my life. I have spent the last 29 years in  More

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Over 14 years ago

San Mateo has a diverse mix of people, a pleasant climate, a very pleasant downtown park with lots going on, and pretty much whatever you need handy. It's not far to  More

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Reviews for Irvine    42 Reviews

We've lived in Irvine since '87. We have raised two children within the ISUD. Both are grown up. Sure, there have been many changes since then.. the City has  More

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I've lived in Irvine for 2 years and in Orange County for 10 so I'm pretty familiar with the area by now and all it has to offer. Perhaps my review of this place has  More

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I wouldn't live elsewhere. I originally moved to Irvine in 2002 from the Midwest, not knowing what it even was. I left and moved around a great deal locally in OC,  More

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