2025 Compare Cities Climate:
Waukegan, IL vs Vista, CA

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- Vista has 63.7% less rainy days than Waukegan.
- Vista has 37.2% more Sunny Days than Waukegan.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Vista scores 33.8% better than Waukegan
 Waukegan, ILVista, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1338
 Snowfall41  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock42106
 Sunny188  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8186
 Avg. Jan. Low15  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock9.17
 UV Index3.7  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock3252443
Reviews for Waukegan    3 Reviews

Great people, beautifully diverse. All live and work together to provide the best for all residents. Lake County College is completing a 40 million dollar building  More

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Over 12 years ago

We're looking for a moderate climate. Waukegan is on Lake Michigan and could have a dynamic vibrant downtown but it doesn't. Great master plan if somehow Waukegan can  More

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Over 17 years ago

I have been living in north east waukegan for 12 years and I am excited by the recent surge of growth in the downtown area. Thanks to the Genesee theater, there are  More

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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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