2025 Compare Cities Climate:
Kalamazoo, MI vs Oakland, CA

Change Cities
Highlights
- Oakland has 35.2% less rainy days than Kalamazoo.
- Oakland has 64.2% more Sunny Days than Kalamazoo.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Oakland scores 29.9% better than Kalamazoo
 Kalamazoo, MIOakland, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2438
 Snowfall60  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock67106
 Sunny159  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock7286
 Avg. Jan. Low17  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock8.77
 UV Index3.4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock432443
Reviews for Kalamazoo    31 Reviews

I have lived in Kalamazoo for over 17 years. Originally from Grand Rapids, and lived in the Zeeland / Holland are for quite a while. In comparison I absolutely hate  More

   |    Reply

I moved to Kalamazoo 20 years ago from Chicago. Coming from a large city, this is a nice change once you get use to the small things like lack of ethnic culture, any  More

   |    Reply

Over 9 years ago

Hi, My husband and I are considering relocating to the Kalamazoo area for his job and I'm just starting to do some research. We have elementary-aged children so good  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Kalamazoo

Reviews for Oakland    38 Reviews

I move to Oakland 20yrs ago with high hopes, loved the geography of the city, the diversity is outstanding, and the charm of the older homes is wonderful. When I  More

   |    Reply

Over 4 years ago

Fun place to visit. Little rough is some areas- a lot to do  More

   |    Reply

I moved to Oakland because of its racial diversity in the early eighties although I've seen some ups and downs in this visually beautiful city, it has never been as bad  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Oakland


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.