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Gaithersburg, MD vs Short Pump, VA

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Highlights
- Short Pump has 2.6% more rainy days than Gaithersburg.
- Short Pump has 2.0% more Sunny Days than Gaithersburg.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Short Pump scores 1.4% better than Gaithersburg
 Gaithersburg, MDShort Pump, VAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4338
 Snowfall21  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock107106
 Sunny202  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8886
 Avg. Jan. Low25  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.47
 UV Index4.1  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock2922443
Reviews for Gaithersburg    10 Reviews

We recently sold our family home of 20+ years in Potomac, MD and moved just down the road to Gaithersburg. We have nothing but good things to say about the people  More

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Over 11 years ago

The city of Gaithersburg offers all of the employment opportunities of being within commuting range of D.C. without the congestion. Homes are more affordable and you  More

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The state has the potential to be a great place to live ... but that 'Reality’ is just slipping away. The current leadership has done a really bang-up job creating so  More

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Reviews for Short Pump    1 Reviews

If you come here, be prepared to be looked down on by the "Socialites". Don't get me wrong, I am a life long Virginia native. But this area has some growing up to do.  More

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