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Lafayette, CA vs San Mateo, CA

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- San Mateo has 1.2% more rainy days than Lafayette.
- San Mateo has 1.1% more Sunny Days than Lafayette.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, San Mateo scores 1.2% worse than Lafayette
 Lafayette, CASan Mateo, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2438
 Snowfall0  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock77106
 Sunny262  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock7486
 Avg. Jan. Low41  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock8.57
 UV Index5.4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock462443
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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Reviews for San Mateo    12 Reviews

I have lived in San Mateo since 2013. It has seen tremendous growth, lots of new restaurants which have become progressively more high-end though there is ample  More

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I'm a native of California. I have lived in the southern part of the state and the northern part of the state for most of my life. I have spent the last 29 years in  More

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Over 15 years ago

San Mateo has a diverse mix of people, a pleasant climate, a very pleasant downtown park with lots going on, and pretty much whatever you need handy. It's not far to  More

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