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Kirkland, WA vs Lafayette, CA

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- Lafayette has 40.6% less rainy days than Kirkland.
- Lafayette has 71.2% more Sunny Days than Kirkland.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Lafayette scores 16.2% better than Kirkland
 Kirkland, WALafayette, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2438
 Snowfall4  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock66106
 Sunny153  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8286
 Avg. Jan. Low36  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock8.67
 UV Index2.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock3082443
Reviews for Kirkland    14 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

12 years in Kirkland. It sure changed but love it. Great waterfront, restaurants, art galleries, public transportation, parks, and schools. And only 20 minutes from  More

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Beautiful water and mountain views, enticing wailing culture, bars, restaurants and upscale shopping. Lived here for 7 years now and lookig to move to someplace sunnier  More

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Over 14 years ago

We are not living in our home in Kirkland at the moment (retired now and moving about) and we miss it. Our home is in a lovely small cul de sac and backs on to a  More

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Reviews for Lafayette    4 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

Living in Lafayette is wonderful, if you can afford it! The rolling hills, the great schools and the climate make this a great place to  More

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Great place to raise kids, nice restaurants and some good stores. A bit sparse on things like theaters etc. Weather in Summer is HOT HOT HOT. Bring sunblock and  More

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Over 18 years ago

Summers are too cool due to marine  More

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