2026 Compare Cities Climate:
Charlottesville, VA vs Lakeland, FL

Change Cities
Highlights
- Lakeland has 17.0% more rainy days than Charlottesville.
- Lakeland has 9.6% more Sunny Days than Charlottesville.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Lakeland scores 10.7% worse than Charlottesville
 Charlottesville, VALakeland, FLUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock5338
 Snowfall15  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock115106
 Sunny219  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9286
 Avg. Jan. Low26  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.77
 UV Index4.5  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock1942443
Reviews for Charlottesville    44 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

I have lived in Charlottesville, Albemarle County for 25 years. It USED to be a decent place but in the past 10 years has gone downhill. Rent is TOO high, landlords are  More

   |    Reply

Over 5 years ago

Loved here for 7 years, lots of parks and close proximity to Shenandoah, but that’s where the positives end. High cost of living with extreme income inequality,  More

   |    Reply

Over 5 years ago

Charlottesville resident for 7 years. Plenty of parks, the Rivanna River and trail, and a short drive to Shenandoah National Park means plenty of opportunities for  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Charlottesville

Reviews for Lakeland    27 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

I used to live in Lakeland, It is hot, humid, crowded and getting more crowded, Most of the people are rude and unfriendly. I was born in the area and visit sometimes to  More

   |    Reply

Over 5 years ago

been there a few times i love it and i a m planning to ove this  More

   |    Reply

Over 8 years ago

Perhas if one is from this area, it is different I don't know. It is so dull and seems comfortable being so. There isn't much of a variety of people here, which I   More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Lakeland


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.