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Durham, NC vs Oakland, CA

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Highlights
- Oakland has 48.4% less rainy days than Durham.
- Oakland has 18.6% more Sunny Days than Durham.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Oakland scores 16.0% better than Durham
 Durham, NCOakland, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2438
 Snowfall4  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock67106
 Sunny220  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock7286
 Avg. Jan. Low30  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock8.77
 UV Index4.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock432443
Reviews for Durham    43 Reviews

I was raised in this city, left for work in the 2010s, and returned in 2018. This city has changed a lot over the years for the better. Growing up there was not a ton to  More

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Over 4 years ago

I've lived in durham for a few years and my experience is coming from someone who has traveled all over the world and has lived in many different states. First things  More

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Over 4 years ago

I live here for my entire life and it has never gotten boring, I love the scenery, nightlife and basically everything here. There is always something new to do and  More

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Reviews for Oakland    38 Reviews

I move to Oakland 20yrs ago with high hopes, loved the geography of the city, the diversity is outstanding, and the charm of the older homes is wonderful. When I  More

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Over 4 years ago

Fun place to visit. Little rough is some areas- a lot to do  More

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I moved to Oakland because of its racial diversity in the early eighties although I've seen some ups and downs in this visually beautiful city, it has never been as bad  More

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