2025 Compare Cities Climate:
Northfield, MN vs Olympia, WA

Change Cities
Highlights
- Olympia has 60.2% more rainy days than Northfield.
- Olympia has 29.2% less Sunny Days than Northfield.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Olympia scores 7.6% better than Northfield
 Northfield, MNOlympia, WAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock5338
 Snowfall42  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock167106
 Sunny192  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock7786
 Avg. Jan. Low5  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.17
 UV Index3.3  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock922443
Reviews for Northfield    5 Reviews

The city has nothing really to offer but high taxes and bad streets and sidewalks. Winter is really bad as the city sidewalks are barely passable. You usually can not  More

   |    Reply

For a town of 20 thousand, the amount of cars on the road at any given time is absolutely insane. Residents will tell you it's no secret that the drivers here are  More

   |    Reply

I've lived in Northfield for almost 14 years now, owning my own home here the entire time. I'm originally from the Twin Cities, and moved to Northfield after several  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Northfield

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

   |    Reply

Over 4 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

   |    Reply

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

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Olympia


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.