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Arlington, VA vs Dale City, VA

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Highlights
- Dale City has 2.8% less rainy days than Arlington.
- Dale City has 0.0% more Sunny Days than Arlington.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Dale City scores 1.4% better than Arlington
 Arlington, VADale City, VAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4238
 Snowfall15  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock115106
 Sunny201  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8786
 Avg. Jan. Low27  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.47
 UV Index4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock2332443
Reviews for Arlington    36 Reviews

Lived here 17 years, amazing  More

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Resident for 20 years. There is nothing hidden about Arlington. It is an affluent inner suburb of DC with a highly educated, mostly professional, population. The  More

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We've lived in Arlington for the past 7 years, and have enjoyed it but would prefer a less expensive, more open area. We live in a townhouse in Rosslyn, close to the  More

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Reviews for Dale City    2 Reviews

Over 20 years ago

The area has a more moderate climate than in the mid-west. Not nearly as good as southern California or the West in general, however. There aren't too many days in the  More

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Over 20 years ago

Not just Dale City, but the entire area of Northern Virginia is incredibly crowded. Traffic is a nightmare, affecting quality of life. Don't even want to travel in the  More

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