2026 Compare Cities Climate:
Bristol, CT vs San Marcos, CA

Change Cities
Highlights
- San Marcos has 75.0% less rainy days than Bristol.
- San Marcos has 41.0% more Sunny Days than Bristol.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, San Marcos scores 30.0% better than Bristol
 Bristol, CTSan Marcos, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1438
 Snowfall35  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock41106
 Sunny188  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8186
 Avg. Jan. Low16  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock9.17
 UV Index3.3  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock5812443
Reviews for Bristol    4 Reviews

I moved to Bristol in 2003 to purchase a mid-size one family home. Bristol has a great deal of history to it...from clock making (we have the American Clock Museum), a  More

   |    Reply

I was born and raised in NJ, and spent many years living on Long Island, as well as living in upstate NY and other areas in CT. Bristol CT is by far the worst place I  More

   |    Reply

Over 17 years ago

Bristol, in a way can be deceiving. The schools in Bristol seem to be pretty decent, and it also features a park for children and their parents. In addition, it  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Bristol

Reviews for San Marcos    5 Reviews

Just an amazing place to live. I have lived in 7 states and almost countless cities. Sam Marcos is one of the best. This is literally the longest place I have lived  More

   |    Reply

Over 16 years ago

Is this area to expensive for the average income retired  More

   |    Reply

Over 19 years ago

Beautiful Mediterranean climate with bright sunshine and ocean breazes. City is just 15 minutes away from the  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of San Marcos


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.