2025 Compare Cities Climate:
State College, PA vs Gainesville, GA

Change Cities
Highlights
- Gainesville has 32.0% more rainy days than State College.
- Gainesville has 21.3% more Sunny Days than State College.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Gainesville scores 14.9% better than State College
 State College, PAGainesville, GAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock5438
 Snowfall45  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock107106
 Sunny178  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8886
 Avg. Jan. Low17  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.77
 UV Index3.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock12402443
Reviews for State College    27 Reviews

I relocated to State College about 30 years ago. We hadn’t planned to stay this long, but life here is “easy”. Outdoor activities are ample. There are many beautiful  More

   |    Reply

State College is a small "safe" town, you will always see friends, coworkers, physicians, mechanics, supervisors...at the doctor's office, in the store, near your home,  More

   |    Reply

Over 15 years ago

I lived in State College, PA all my life untill 2006 when we finally moved south where it was warmer. State College itself is a fun place to be when it comes to football  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of State College

Reviews for Gainesville    6 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

Don't know if it is the proximity to Atlanta that keeps prices high or the rural/frugal thinking that keeps housing opportunities at a minimum, but after living here for  More

   |    Reply

I moved to Gainesville,Ga in 2010 from NYC and I have found it's a great place to raise your childrens and a good quality of life.It's a good place to live. Gainesville  More

   |    Reply

Over 16 years ago

This is a great place to live if you like the country feel and enjoy all 4 seasons. Nice people and lots to  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Gainesville


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.