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Dayton, OH vs Santa Maria, CA

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- Santa Maria has 59.2% less rainy days than Dayton.
- Santa Maria has 59.1% more Sunny Days than Dayton.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Santa Maria scores 23.9% better than Dayton
 Dayton, OHSanta Maria, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1738
 Snowfall17  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock46106
 Sunny176  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock7686
 Avg. Jan. Low21  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock8.87
 UV Index3.8  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock2172443
Reviews for Dayton    32 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

I've lived in Dayton Ohio for over 7 years. I live in a historic district within a short walk to Oregon district and down town. The summer concert series at Levitt  More

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Over 7 years ago

Spent years assigned at WPAFB (in Mar 90 - Aug 95') and lived in Oakwood for 5 years. We loved it and have nothing negative to say. Locals were friendly and interested  More

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I spent four and a half miserable years here. Essentially, your only employment opportunities are in healthcare or at the base. I worked at the base; they were  More

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Reviews for Santa Maria    12 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

I live in Orcutt which is a town of around 35,000 on the south side of Santa Maria. Santa Maria has, as everyone has noted, the best climate in the world. It never  More

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I have lived in Santa Maria / Orcutt for several years, but it is time to leave. I have no issues with the weather. Our climate is mild and comfortable with no extremes.  More

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The weather is very mild without a huge temperature change with the seasons. The winters are chilly but not cold and the summers are warm but not hot. Of course there  More

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