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Augusta, ME vs Modesto, CA

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Highlights
- Modesto has 70.5% less rainy days than Augusta.
- Modesto has 28.1% more Sunny Days than Augusta.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Modesto scores 27.7% better than Augusta
 Augusta, MEModesto, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1338
 Snowfall67  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock56106
 Sunny203  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9486
 Avg. Jan. Low8  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock8.37
 UV Index2.8  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock892443
Reviews for Augusta    8 Reviews

We spent 1 year in Augusta. It is probably the cutest Capitol city that I have ever visited in the US. That being said, it has a dark underbelly and a ruthless drug  More

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Over 16 years ago

Winter in Maine usually starts in November, occasionally in October and lasts until March, sometimes April. Although last year was unusually mild, most folks around  More

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I've been living in Augusta for about 9 months now. Moved here from New Orleans. I should be moving out in a few months; I seriously considered staying in Augusta  More

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Reviews for Modesto    35 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

I was born and raised here (still currently live here) and there are some nice areas and not so nice areas. I really think we need to improve our community and create  More

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Over 5 years ago

It's fine. Lived here for over 10 years. Here's my breakdown. CONS: Crime rate: mostly on the westside, unless you live in better developed areas. Summer weather:  More

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I know this website is probably only for adults, which I am not, but I thought perhaps adults would like to hear a kid's perspective of things, you know, if any adult  More

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