2025 Compare Cities Climate:
Bellingham, WA vs Smith River, CA

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Highlights
- Smith River has 98.7% more rainy days than Bellingham.
- Smith River has 17.8% more Sunny Days than Bellingham.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Smith River scores 5.6% better than Bellingham
 Bellingham, WASmith River, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock7838
 Snowfall9  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock125106
 Sunny157  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock6886
 Avg. Jan. Low34  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.57
 UV Index2.5  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock522443
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 Smith River    1 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

Drove into 'metro' Smith River four days ago and the population sign said 2021! Way different number than 866? When did Sperling's Best Places get the  More

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