2025 Compare Cities Climate:
Auburn, WA vs West Des Moines, IA

Change Cities
Highlights
- West Des Moines has 16.7% less rainy days than Auburn.
- West Des Moines has 32.5% more Sunny Days than Auburn.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, West Des Moines scores 5.5% worse than Auburn
 Auburn, WAWest Des Moines, IAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3638
 Snowfall5  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock109106
 Sunny151  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8686
 Avg. Jan. Low35  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.97
 UV Index2.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock8272443
Reviews for Auburn    9 Reviews

We lived in a big house on the West Hill of Auburn and then moved to a small rambler amid the big houses on the East Hill of Auburn. So we've lived within the city of  More

   |    Reply

Hello, I have lived in Auburn WA for about 8 years or so, Auburn is a great place to live, full of awesome people and awesome everyday life if you enjoy a 9-5 job and  More

   |    Reply

Over 11 years ago

Auburn is a very ugly, and dirty city, rain and clouds 9 months of the year. Has become really ghetto and would not recommend anyone coming here. Houses are expensive  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Auburn

Reviews for West Des Moines    4 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

I just moved here from out-of-state a few months ago and have been pleasantly surprised by the broad range of activities and amenities available in this medium sized IA  More

   |    Reply

Over 16 years ago

Am contemplating a move to WDM from the East Coast (NYC). Might there be anyone out there that may have experienced this and could offer guidance or comment. Thanks.   More

   |    Reply

We just moved to West Des Moines and we love it here! We moved here three months ago and every weekend we have been able to do something different and fun. There is  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of West Des Moines


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.