2025 Compare Cities Climate:
Gig Harbor, WA vs Carlsbad, CA

Change Cities
Highlights
- Carlsbad has 74.1% less rainy days than Gig Harbor.
- Carlsbad has 89.2% more Sunny Days than Gig Harbor.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Carlsbad scores 21.6% better than Gig Harbor
 Gig Harbor, WACarlsbad, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1238
 Snowfall2  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock38106
 Sunny139  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock7386
 Avg. Jan. Low37  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock97
 UV Index2.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock522443
Reviews for Gig Harbor    18 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

Moved from Chicago and never regretted it for a moment. Live out in the country, Key Peninsula, and love the country lifestyle. Surrounded by beauty and never have grown  More

   |    Reply

Over 6 years ago

Beautiful city to  More

   |    Reply

Over 7 years ago

I’ve lived here for five months. I’m 66 years old and this has been the nicest summer of my entire life. It’s been beautiful every single day. I live out on key  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Gig Harbor

Reviews for Carlsbad    38 Reviews

I've lived in Carlsbad (92008) for 8 years now and really appreciate all that it has to offer. Yes, ALL of San Diego County is expensive, but Carlsbad has [possibly]  More

   |    Reply

Over 4 years ago

Carlson has the worst winters. It averages about 10 meters of snow per week. Every shop is  More

   |    Reply

Ok, I get it, the climate is mild and tolerable but even that is over-rated when you consider how many cloudy days there are in this town. The sun coming out at 3 and  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Carlsbad


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.