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Charlottesville, VA vs Potomac, MD

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- Potomac has 7.3% less rainy days than Charlottesville.
- Potomac has 8.2% less Sunny Days than Charlottesville.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Potomac scores 2.7% worse than Charlottesville
 Charlottesville, VAPotomac, MDUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4238
 Snowfall15  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock114106
 Sunny219  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8686
 Avg. Jan. Low26  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.37
 UV Index4.5  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock3612443
Reviews for Charlottesville    44 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I have lived in Charlottesville, Albemarle County for 25 years. It USED to be a decent place but in the past 10 years has gone downhill. Rent is TOO high, landlords are  More

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Over 4 years ago

Loved here for 7 years, lots of parks and close proximity to Shenandoah, but that’s where the positives end. High cost of living with extreme income inequality,  More

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Over 4 years ago

Charlottesville resident for 7 years. Plenty of parks, the Rivanna River and trail, and a short drive to Shenandoah National Park means plenty of opportunities for  More

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Reviews for Potomac    2 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

Spring and Fall can be quite glorious when the leaves turn or the tulips pop out and the humidity is lower. Winter, while it has some splendid "snow days," goes on much  More

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Over 17 years ago

The Potomac area in Montgomery County, Maryland, has the best of everything. High schools rated in the top 5 in the State, easy access to the Nation's Capitol,  More

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