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Chapel Hill, NC vs Sonoma, CA

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Highlights
- Sonoma has 33.7% less rainy days than Chapel Hill.
- Sonoma has 21.3% more Sunny Days than Chapel Hill.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Sonoma scores 12.0% better than Chapel Hill
 Chapel Hill, NCSonoma, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3138
 Snowfall4  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock72106
 Sunny216  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8586
 Avg. Jan. Low29  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock8.47
 UV Index4.5  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock852443
Reviews for Chapel Hill    16 Reviews

Between my wife and I, we've lived in Raleigh, Cary, Durham, and Chapel Hill, and it's Chapel Hill we prefer. Franklin Street is always lively with an eclectic mix of  More

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I am not sure if Bert has actually been to the Triangle, but for starters, Durham, as Chapel Hill residents know and envy, is and has been for 5 yrs now a vibrant  More

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someone told me they live in the hills/mountains right near chapel hill, and the summers are much cooler there, while the town itself is easily accessible. is this  More

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Reviews for Sonoma    12 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

I love Sonoma. Moved here from Texas and I can't wait to live in this small town with country living all around. I hate all the drama and crime in Vallejo. I live in  More

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I have lived in Sonoma for 3 years now. I relocated after a brief stint in Salt Lake City but lived in San Francisco for 30 years before that. If you like small town  More

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The best aspects of living in Sonoma County,CA: Air quality is best that one can ask for and there is no severe weather. No hazardous weather driving or walking  More

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