2025 Compare Cities Climate:
Minneapolis, MN vs Oakland, CA

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Highlights
- Oakland has 26.0% less rainy days than Minneapolis.
- Oakland has 31.8% more Sunny Days than Minneapolis.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Oakland scores 31.8% better than Minneapolis
 Minneapolis, MNOakland, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2438
 Snowfall52  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock67106
 Sunny198  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock7286
 Avg. Jan. Low7  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock8.77
 UV Index3.1  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock432443
Reviews for Minneapolis    163 Reviews

Lived here since 2007. Great city. I would’ve gave it 5 stars but the winter weather ??. Great for many, I’m burned out on it. We’re the coldest major city in the US and  More

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It’s not Minnesota nice, it’s sardonic.. we know you’re full of **** but we will play along for a while, make you uncomfortable for attempting to pull one over on us..  More

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Over 4 years ago

I lived in Minneapolis (or St. Paul or Stillwater) for 20 years. Minneapolis is a very livable city. It has quality museums, good transportation, excellent healthcare,  More

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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

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Over 4 years ago

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

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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

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