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Blacksburg, VA vs Sparks, NV

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- Sparks has 80.0% less rainy days than Blacksburg.
- Sparks has 17.7% more Sunny Days than Blacksburg.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Sparks scores 5.6% better than Blacksburg
 Blacksburg, VASparks, NVUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock838
 Snowfall24  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock51106
 Sunny215  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9186
 Avg. Jan. Low22  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.67
 UV Index4.8  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock44132443
Reviews for Blacksburg    12 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Growing up I thought my city was the best thing since sliced bread. However, since moving to Blacksburg I have changed my tune. Amazing community and  More

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Over 14 years ago

Blacksburg is a very nice place overall, but like others has its pros and cons. It's a small, clean, quaint college town amid rural farmland and forested mountains. The  More

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Over 14 years ago

4 great seasons without  More

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Reviews for Sparks    14 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

Nice place to live. Lots of events, recreation, and  More

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LOVE it! Fifth generation Reno/Sparks native. Paternal great grandparents born and raised in Reno. Sparks has an old fashioned home town feeling. I love Sparks! Great  More

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Over 17 years ago

Do not listen to the Californian. Sparks has all 4 seasons. It does snow here but the snow is very wet and melts quickly and it does not snow six months out of the year.  More

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