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Des Moines, IA vs Orangevale, CA

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- Orangevale has 42.3% less rainy days than Des Moines.
- Orangevale has 29.4% more Sunny Days than Des Moines.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Orangevale scores 18.8% better than Des Moines
 Des Moines, IAOrangevale, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2138
 Snowfall33  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock59106
 Sunny204  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9486
 Avg. Jan. Low13  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock8.27
 UV Index4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock2432443
Reviews for Des Moines    53 Reviews

Des Moines is a ok and pretty quiet place but as a teen it could be dramatic because Des Moines do have is fair or violents places to avoid in Des Moines would be the  More

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Over 5 years ago

This city is violent, there are too many gangs especially on the north  More

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Over 6 years ago

Good for the old that like slow pace and cheap buffets. Also good for non-descript mid-westerners that don't like a lot of action. No nightlife or mountains to hike  More

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Reviews for Orangevale    5 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

Light rain throughout the year. Spring and fall are unbeatable. Summer is deffinately Hot, but with so many options to go camping and swimming, cooling off is never  More

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Over 16 years ago

Another comment from an Orangevale resident complains about the diminishing of rural character and the coming of compact development. Unfortunately, I cannot endorse  More

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Over 17 years ago

Think twice before purchasing property in one of the more expensive places to live. Orangevale is losing its small town flavor while be buffeted or "tucked into" other  More

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