2025 Compare Cities Climate:
Yakima, WA vs Mariposa, CA

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Highlights
- Mariposa has 268.2% more rainy days than Yakima.
- Mariposa has 35.2% more Sunny Days than Yakima.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Mariposa scores 6.8% better than Yakima
 Yakima, WAMariposa, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3138
 Snowfall18  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock54106
 Sunny199  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9386
 Avg. Jan. Low24  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.97
 UV Index2.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock19492443
Reviews for Yakima    12 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

Overall we've enjoyed our stay in Yakima after several years and plan on being here for several more, at least. The spring and summer here are just unreal compared to  More

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Over 9 years ago

I may be relocating to Yakima, WA for a professional position at a local university. I have never lived in this part of the country as I am from the East Coast. I have  More

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Yakima is situated in the high desert, eastern elevations of the Cascade Mountain Range. Coming from the humid, eastern parts of the country, I was amazed at how  More

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Reviews for Mariposa    1 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

We've recently moved to Mariposa and are overwhelmed with all the beauty here. The Oaks and wildflowers are amazing. Our visits to Yosemite have been spectacular. The  More

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