2025 Compare Cities Climate:
Irvine, CA vs San Marcos, CA

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Highlights
- San Marcos has 6.2% more rainy days than Irvine.
- San Marcos has 5.7% less Sunny Days than Irvine.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, San Marcos scores 2.2% worse than Irvine
 Irvine, CASan Marcos, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1438
 Snowfall0  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock41106
 Sunny281  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8186
 Avg. Jan. Low46  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock9.17
 UV Index5.9  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock5812443
Reviews for Irvine    42 Reviews

We've lived in Irvine since '87. We have raised two children within the ISUD. Both are grown up. Sure, there have been many changes since then.. the City has  More

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I've lived in Irvine for 2 years and in Orange County for 10 so I'm pretty familiar with the area by now and all it has to offer. Perhaps my review of this place has  More

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I wouldn't live elsewhere. I originally moved to Irvine in 2002 from the Midwest, not knowing what it even was. I left and moved around a great deal locally in OC,  More

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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

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Over 15 years ago

Is this area to expensive for the average income retired  More

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Over 18 years ago

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

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