2025 Compare Cities Climate:
Roanoke, VA vs Lake Forest, CA

Change Cities
Highlights
- Lake Forest has 66.1% less rainy days than Roanoke.
- Lake Forest has 32.2% more Sunny Days than Roanoke.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Lake Forest scores 21.3% better than Roanoke
 Roanoke, VALake Forest, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1438
 Snowfall15  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock37106
 Sunny211  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8586
 Avg. Jan. Low26  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock9.17
 UV Index4.7  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock4892443
Reviews for Roanoke    44 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I’ve lived in Roanoke for 15 years, so I hope this comment can help those planning on moving here. Roanoke isn’t bad if you consider Roanoke county and Salem. Sure,  More

   |    Reply

I've lived here from 2 years and, goddamn, these people are stupid af. If I here coronavirus is a hoax and and fat people making comments at me for wearing a damn mask  More

   |    Reply

I was born and raised in Roanoke County (Oak Grove subdivision), departing in 1989 for a job in Texas. So my perspective on the area is dated, but might be valuable as  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Roanoke

Reviews for Lake Forest    16 Reviews

I've lived in Lake Forest for over a decade, before that elsewhere in OC and also up in LA. Lake Forest isn't perfect but it's really improved over the past decade,  More

   |    Reply

As a retired senior who has lived in Lake Forest (formerly El Toro) since 1977 I think LF is a great place if you can afford it. When we moved here in June '77 homes  More

   |    Reply

I’ve lived here for 2 years. Ok, it’s more like a 4 but there are so many idiots downplaying what it’s like here and giving Lake Forest ones and twos. There are a lot of  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Lake Forest


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.