2026 Compare Cities Climate:
Kodiak, AK vs Olympia, WA

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Highlights
- Olympia has 34.9% less rainy days than Kodiak.
- Olympia has 3.0% more Sunny Days than Kodiak.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Olympia scores 39.2% better than Kodiak
 Kodiak, AKOlympia, WAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock5338
 Snowfall60  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock167106
 Sunny132  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock7786
 Avg. Jan. Low26  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.17
 UV Index1.3  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock922443
Reviews for Kodiak    6 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

I was born & raised on a tiny island several miles from the town of Kodiak, AK. When I returned (for 7 years), I raised my 3 kids there by myself. I had to work 3 jobs/7  More

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A word of warning to people researching places before taking a job or moving. The published cost of living estimates for Kodiak can drastically understate the true cost  More

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Kodiak has excellent access to outdoor recreation like hiking, fishing, hunting, berry-picking, mountain biking, four-wheeling, and kayaking. Also a golf course and a  More

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Reviews for Olympia    39 Reviews

We moved here from Kitsap Bremerton/Silverdale WA area and this beats it all the way in all material ways. The only reason not to give it 5 stars is the cost of  More

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Over 5 years ago

The city is horrible. The business have been chased out by homeless. The city government makes it for difficult for businesses to thrive. If you like what Seattle is  More

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Having lived all over the world we decided to retire in Olympia and live on the Puget Sound. Yes it rains but the weather can change dramatically in a day with sun and  More

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