2025 Compare Cities Climate:
Atlanta, GA vs Portland, ME

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Highlights
- Portland has 5.0% less rainy days than Atlanta.
- Portland has 6.5% less Sunny Days than Atlanta.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Portland scores 14.5% worse than Atlanta
 Atlanta, GAPortland, MEUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4938
 Snowfall1  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock128106
 Sunny217  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock7986
 Avg. Jan. Low33  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.57
 UV Index5.1  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock622443
Reviews for Atlanta    318 Reviews

Lots of traffic near the airport at all times. Adds about 1.5 hrs to a 30 min commute. Great food and culture in downtown ATL area.  More

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Honestly the greater Atlanta area is the best place I've ever lived. There is so much diversity, delicious food, shopping, etc. The traffic really isn't that bad if you  More

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Over 2 years ago

I've lived just outside of Atlanta for 22 years and have spent a year deep within the hustle and bustle of the city. It's really NOT that bad. The crime really isn't  More

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Reviews for Portland    35 Reviews

Used to be great before the pandemic. Now people from out of state have ruined it by paying New York prices for real estate site unseen. Why would you live in Maine when  More

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Over 4 years ago

I have never lived here but the lack of Jimmy John’s is depressing and makes me wish I was deceased.  More

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Reggie · 
Over 7 years ago

I found out I was allergic to corn on the cob here. I would give Portland twelve thumbs downs if I could. My friend told me there was a subway here and I thought he  More

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