2025 Compare Cities Climate:
Durham, NC vs Sierra Madre, CA

Change Cities
Highlights
- Sierra Madre has 51.4% less rainy days than Durham.
- Sierra Madre has 27.7% more Sunny Days than Durham.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Sierra Madre scores 20.0% better than Durham
 Durham, NCSierra Madre, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2238
 Snowfall4  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock40106
 Sunny220  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8886
 Avg. Jan. Low30  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock97
 UV Index4.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock8272443
Reviews for Durham    43 Reviews

I was raised in this city, left for work in the 2010s, and returned in 2018. This city has changed a lot over the years for the better. Growing up there was not a ton to  More

   |    Reply

Over 4 years ago

I've lived in durham for a few years and my experience is coming from someone who has traveled all over the world and has lived in many different states. First things  More

   |    Reply

Over 4 years ago

I live here for my entire life and it has never gotten boring, I love the scenery, nightlife and basically everything here. There is always something new to do and  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Durham

Reviews for Sierra Madre    2 Reviews

Sierra Madre is a great place to live if you enjoy a small town atmosphere while being close to the vibrancy of a big city. It has nice restaurants, boutique shops and  More

   |    Reply

Over 20 years ago

Sierra Madre is still much a 1950's town. We still help out our neighbors, we have block parties to get acquained with new neighbors, and it's just a happy, friendly  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Sierra Madre


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.