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Fredericksburg, VA vs Portsmouth, VA

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Highlights
- Portsmouth has 9.7% more rainy days than Fredericksburg.
- Portsmouth has 11.3% more Sunny Days than Fredericksburg.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Portsmouth scores 1.4% better than Fredericksburg
 Fredericksburg, VAPortsmouth, VAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4738
 Snowfall13  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock115106
 Sunny195  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8886
 Avg. Jan. Low24  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.47
 UV Index4.3  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock102443
Reviews for Fredericksburg    17 Reviews

Fredericksburg has an undeniably small town charm and an all around appeal that is hard to beat, in the context of its proximity to the larger DC Metro area. The  More

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I have lived in Fredericksburg for over 10 years and love it. The housing prices are affordable and this historic city has so much to offer. Ideal location also situated  More

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Disclaimer right off the top; yes I know there are good people everywhere and some are here as well but Fredericksburg is far from an ideal place to live and here is  More

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Reviews for Portsmouth    4 Reviews

I have lived in Westhaven neighborhood in Portsmouth for 23 yrs. I have never smelled a paper mill in Portsmouth. I grew up in MA about a mile from one, so I know what  More

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Over 16 years ago

Housing not always  More

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Does anyone living near Portsmouth, VA smell a paper  More

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