2025 Compare Cities Climate:
Frederick, MD vs Salem, VA

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- Salem has 2.1% less rainy days than Frederick.
- Salem has 5.0% more Sunny Days than Frederick.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Salem scores 2.7% better than Frederick
 Frederick, MDSalem, VAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4238
 Snowfall23  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock121106
 Sunny200  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8786
 Avg. Jan. Low23  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.57
 UV Index4.2  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock10662443
Reviews for Frederick    19 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

I have been here 28 years,working in D.C with 3-4 hour commute ,one highway only to travel.Traffic is awful 24-7.Abandoned shopping centers for 10-15 years,& other  More

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Over 11 years ago

Crime seems to be pretty low here. Police do an excellent  More

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Reviews for Salem    4 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

I am looking for property in  More

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Over 10 years ago

When we moved from Glen Allen VA to Salem I had read on here that cost of living including housing was cheaper. Housing is less unless you want a house bigger than 1300  More

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Over 14 years ago

Salem is a lovely town surrounded by the beauty of the Blue Ridge mountains. Spring, Summer and Fall is exceptionally beautiful with moderate climate and lots of  More

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