2025 Compare Cities Climate:
Vista, CA vs Portland, ME

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Highlights
- Portland has 276.2% more rainy days than Vista.
- Portland has 21.3% less Sunny Days than Vista.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Portland scores 28.6% worse than Vista
 Vista, CAPortland, MEUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4938
 Snowfall0  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock128106
 Sunny258  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock7986
 Avg. Jan. Low45  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.57
 UV Index5.9  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock622443
Reviews for Vista    21 Reviews

Over 4 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

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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

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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

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Reviews for Portland    35 Reviews

Used to be great before the pandemic. Now people from out of state have ruined it by paying New York prices for real estate site unseen. Why would you live in Maine when  More

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Over 4 years ago

I have never lived here but the lack of Jimmy John’s is depressing and makes me wish I was deceased.  More

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Reggie · 
Over 7 years ago

I found out I was allergic to corn on the cob here. I would give Portland twelve thumbs downs if I could. My friend told me there was a subway here and I thought he  More

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