2025 Compare Cities Climate:
Kirkland, WA vs Vista, CA

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Highlights
- Vista has 68.0% less rainy days than Kirkland.
- Vista has 68.6% more Sunny Days than Kirkland.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Vista scores 23.0% better than Kirkland
 Kirkland, WAVista, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1338
 Snowfall4  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock42106
 Sunny153  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8186
 Avg. Jan. Low36  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock9.17
 UV Index2.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock3252443
Reviews for Kirkland    14 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

12 years in Kirkland. It sure changed but love it. Great waterfront, restaurants, art galleries, public transportation, parks, and schools. And only 20 minutes from  More

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Beautiful water and mountain views, enticing wailing culture, bars, restaurants and upscale shopping. Lived here for 7 years now and lookig to move to someplace sunnier  More

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Over 14 years ago

We are not living in our home in Kirkland at the moment (retired now and moving about) and we miss it. Our home is in a lovely small cul de sac and backs on to a  More

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Reviews for Vista    21 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I bought a house in Vista, CA, and lived there since 2013-2017. My kids and I loved that area (Shadow Ridge). People are friendly, down-to-earth, not snobby. I would  More

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I've lived here 3 years and it has an unbeatable climate. Close to everything you could want. A renovated downtown and access to mass transit. Very nice place, friendly  More

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Truly a hidden gem - I was nervous after first moving since it seemed far from San Diego, but my concerns have been fully alleviated in just a couple months of time in  More

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