2026 Compare Cities Climate:
Virginia Beach, VA vs Vista, CA

Change Cities
Highlights
- Vista has 72.4% less rainy days than Virginia Beach.
- Vista has 21.1% more Sunny Days than Virginia Beach.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Vista scores 21.3% better than Virginia Beach
 Virginia Beach, VAVista, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1338
 Snowfall6  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock42106
 Sunny213  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8186
 Avg. Jan. Low32  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock9.17
 UV Index4.3  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock3252443
Reviews for Virginia Beach    95 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

If you lived here prior to 2005, your experience in Virginia Beach is likely between good and wonderful. There are still pros to living here. Other reviews have  More

   |    Reply

Over 7 years ago

I lived in the Hampton Roads area for 11 years while I was in the Navy. It was a bit of a culture shock, since I grew up in a small rural town in Maine with 900 people.  More

   |    Reply

Over 8 years ago

I lived in the Kempsville area of VB growing up and loved it. There's no way to be bored when you have so many public and neighborhood parks, libraries, events,  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Virginia Beach

Reviews for Vista    21 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

I bought a house in Vista, CA, and lived there since 2013-2017. My kids and I loved that area (Shadow Ridge). People are friendly, down-to-earth, not snobby. I would  More

   |    Reply

I've lived here 3 years and it has an unbeatable climate. Close to everything you could want. A renovated downtown and access to mass transit. Very nice place, friendly  More

   |    Reply

Truly a hidden gem - I was nervous after first moving since it seemed far from San Diego, but my concerns have been fully alleviated in just a couple months of time in  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Vista


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.