2025 Compare Cities Climate:
Ithaca, NY vs San Rafael, CA

Change Cities
Highlights
- San Rafael has 8.6% more rainy days than Ithaca.
- San Rafael has 65.2% more Sunny Days than Ithaca.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, San Rafael scores 32.8% better than Ithaca
 Ithaca, NYSan Rafael, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4138
 Snowfall63  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock77106
 Sunny155  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock7886
 Avg. Jan. Low15  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock8.57
 UV Index3.2  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock432443
Reviews for Ithaca    32 Reviews

BILL · 

For a small city, its downtown has grown significantly and serves as the hub of the community. The Ithaca Commons remains the central gathering space for locals,  More

   |    Reply

Over 4 years ago

Great place to live. Lots to do, vibrant culture, and beautiful scenery. Don't fear the winter--it's even beautiful then. Only complaint is the housing market. Way  More

   |    Reply

I was born, raised, educated there (Ithaca High and Cornell). In my opinion, before leaving to pursue my career, it seemed like the most beautiful, clean, low crime,  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Ithaca

Reviews for San Rafael    7 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

San Rafael is only 30 minutes from downtown San Francisco, but the weather is completely different. It's sunny most of the year, including in the summer when the city  More

   |    Reply

Over 15 years ago

I feal very safe in this town. I think getting stopped for talking on your cell phone while driving is a big deal here. Thats about all I can  More

   |    Reply

Over 17 years ago

Cost of living too high. Unfriendly  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of San Rafael


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.