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Lake Wales, FL vs Charlottesville, VA

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- Charlottesville has 10.7% less rainy days than Lake Wales.
- Charlottesville has 8.8% less Sunny Days than Lake Wales.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Charlottesville scores 13.6% better than Lake Wales
 Lake Wales, FLCharlottesville, VAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4538
 Snowfall0  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock108106
 Sunny240  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8686
 Avg. Jan. Low50  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.57
 UV Index6.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock4662443
Reviews for Lake Wales    2 Reviews

Over 19 years ago

I have lived in Lake Wales, Florida for almost 8 years. Most of the people are very nice, but it can be very difficult to find a decent job there. The weather is pretty  More

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Over 19 years ago

Lake Wales, Fl has great weather year round. Although summers can be quite hot, most of the year is very enjoyable and  More

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Reviews for Charlottesville    44 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

I have lived in Charlottesville, Albemarle County for 25 years. It USED to be a decent place but in the past 10 years has gone downhill. Rent is TOO high, landlords are  More

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Over 5 years ago

Loved here for 7 years, lots of parks and close proximity to Shenandoah, but that’s where the positives end. High cost of living with extreme income inequality,  More

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Over 5 years ago

Charlottesville resident for 7 years. Plenty of parks, the Rivanna River and trail, and a short drive to Shenandoah National Park means plenty of opportunities for  More

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