2025 Compare Cities Climate:
Bellingham, WA vs Riverside, CA

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Highlights
- Riverside has 71.1% less rainy days than Bellingham.
- Riverside has 76.4% more Sunny Days than Bellingham.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Riverside scores 22.5% better than Bellingham
 Bellingham, WARiverside, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1138
 Snowfall9  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock34106
 Sunny157  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9486
 Avg. Jan. Low34  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock8.77
 UV Index2.5  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock8272443
Reviews for Bellingham    58 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I've lived in so many cities in 5 west coast states and have come to a conclusion that Bellingham is the greatest city to live, work, play and raise a family. After  More

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Over 4 years ago

From what I’ve seen and heard, the very liberal political/ethical beliefs of Bellingham residents, as well as the grey rainy weather, are the main things a few people  More

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If you’re like many Americans and caught up in right vs left you won’t like the far left here in Bellingham wa. If you put politics away and you enjoy skiing,  More

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Reviews for Riverside    42 Reviews

I've lived in Riverside for 54 years. It changed a LOT when people from LA started moving here in droves. Still, I have never been robbed or assaulted but I am  More

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I'm from Orange County (OC). I have had nothing but trouble since moving to Riverside. 1. The dogs are aggressive guard dogs. If you want to walk or bike you  More

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Over 7 years ago

Whew where to begin with dear old riverside. I enjoyed growing up here until my high school years (back in 2011). In 7 short years the downward deterioration of the  More

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