2026 Compare Cities Climate:
Yuma, AZ vs San Marcos, CA

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- San Marcos has 291.4% more rainy days than Yuma.
- San Marcos has 14.0% less Sunny Days than Yuma.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, San Marcos scores 24.7% better than Yuma
 Yuma, AZSan Marcos, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1438
 Snowfall0  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock41106
 Sunny308  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8186
 Avg. Jan. Low46  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock9.17
 UV Index6.4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock5812443
Reviews for Yuma    48 Reviews

Retired here and it is a great place in many ways. The biggest drawback I have found is the cost and lack of medical care. Its not that far to PHX to get the care you  More

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Over 8 years ago

First let me confess that I lived in Yuma for about a year several decades ago. I was raised in NY and have lived & worked in several states & cities, most recently in  More

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Over 8 years ago

I am moving to Yuma sometime this year for a new job. I am looking for a place to live that is safe for 1 person. Does anyone have some  More

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Reviews for San Marcos    5 Reviews

Just an amazing place to live. I have lived in 7 states and almost countless cities. Sam Marcos is one of the best. This is literally the longest place I have lived  More

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Over 16 years ago

Is this area to expensive for the average income retired  More

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Over 19 years ago

Beautiful Mediterranean climate with bright sunshine and ocean breazes. City is just 15 minutes away from the  More

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