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Cedar Rapids, IA vs Salinas, CA

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- Salinas has 57.5% less rainy days than Cedar Rapids.
- Salinas has 34.2% more Sunny Days than Cedar Rapids.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Salinas scores 24.6% better than Cedar Rapids
 Cedar Rapids, IASalinas, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1538
 Snowfall28  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock60106
 Sunny193  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock7086
 Avg. Jan. Low11  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock8.67
 UV Index3.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock522443
Reviews for Cedar Rapids    39 Reviews

My biggest gripe is the winter weather and more specifically the wind. The wind does not stop blowing the entire winter. It starts around November when NW winds start  More

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Over 4 years ago

Such a horrible place. The racism is too much. You cant even take a walk to the park without hearing a racial insult thrown at you. You cant even go to the store  More

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I grew up here, moved away, came back to raise my family and have been back since 1993. I love this city!!! There is SOOO much to do. There are 3-4 community theatre  More

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Reviews for Salinas    15 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Sacred Heart School is a fine Catholic school in the heart of Salinas, Ca. Victoria Torcolini was principal of this PK-8 school from 2006-2009. Under her leadership, SHS  More

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Over 13 years ago

I Was born and raise in salinas. In 2006 my family moved to the central valley. I moved back to salinas in 2011. I moved back Because I got a better job in Carmel. I  More

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Salinas, California has some of the best weather in Central California. I love looking out at the mountain ranges that line the Salinas River Valley. It's a shame that  More

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