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Florence, SC vs Ridgecrest, CA

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- Ridgecrest has 88.1% less rainy days than Florence.
- Ridgecrest has 32.2% more Sunny Days than Florence.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Ridgecrest scores 5.4% better than Florence
 Florence, SCRidgecrest, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock538
 Snowfall1  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock20106
 Sunny211  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock10386
 Avg. Jan. Low33  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.87
 UV Index5.1  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock22902443
Reviews for Florence    18 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

The short version: high humidty+high temps+mosquitoes, high crime, terrible schools, poor dining choices, no outdoor activities, very few entertainment options,  More

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Some people have actually lived here for 30 years? I can't even imagine what your perspective is or what your life is like. Like anything in life, it's all about  More

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I've lived in Florence for over 30 years and think it's a great place to live, work and play. It's a progressive community that is welcoming to newcomers of all ages  More

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Reviews for Ridgecrest    7 Reviews

For context, I grew up in Ridgecrest and moved away after graduating high school. I have since lived in LA and the Bay Area but I visit RC often. RC is in the high  More

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Ridgecrest and Kern County are red state bastions in a land of blue voting counties. If you want a concealed weapons permit, you'll get it. Want to own any firearm  More

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Over 13 years ago

The hardest thing to get used to in Ridgecrest is the weather. It can get quite windy. And hot. 115 hot. But it's a dry heat! It does cool off in the evening, and it  More

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