2026 Compare Cities Climate:
Independence, OR vs La Quinta, CA

Change Cities
Highlights
- La Quinta has 92.3% less rainy days than Independence.
- La Quinta has 69.2% more Sunny Days than Independence.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, La Quinta scores 0.0% worse than Independence
 Independence, ORLa Quinta, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock338
 Snowfall4  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock13106
 Sunny159  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock10886
 Avg. Jan. Low35  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.47
 UV Index3  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock1352443
Reviews for Independence    2 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

For a town of ~9k people the amenities are good; this is also helped by state college Western Oregon University in the neighboring city of Monmouth(all within a 3-mile  More

   |    Reply

Over 18 years ago

Independence is a small town with a friendly feel. Great place to live if you want to get away from the fast pace of a big city. After living here for eight years  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Independence

Reviews for La Quinta    5 Reviews

I've lived here nearly 15 years. Life in La Quinta is special. No, it's not like at the coast. Here, it's relaxed. You can enjoy beautiful blue skies nearly 350 days out  More

   |    Reply

My wife and I have lived in La Quinta, CA for 16 years. Over these years we've seen a tremendous amount of development, which on the one hand has improved shopping and  More

   |    Reply

Over 18 years ago

The positive: - Winter days are great at around 75ºF. - Abundant sunshine. - New infrastructure. - Landscaped greenery & water features. - It's not overly crowded &  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of La Quinta


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.