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Lorton, VA vs Blacksburg, VA

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- Blacksburg has 4.3% less rainy days than Lorton.
- Blacksburg has 8.6% more Sunny Days than Lorton.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Blacksburg scores 2.7% worse than Lorton
 Lorton, VABlacksburg, VAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4038
 Snowfall14  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock124106
 Sunny198  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8386
 Avg. Jan. Low27  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.27
 UV Index4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock20772443
Reviews for Lorton    4 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

Lorton is a nice commuter neighborhood about 18 miles south of Washington D.C. The community has grown significantly in the past ten years with a mix of townhomes and  More

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Over 17 years ago

One of the top-3 reasons I chose Lorton was it's proximity to the Virginia Railway Express at Lorton Station. The VRE is slow but determined, and will take you to work  More

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Over 19 years ago

I love the Northern Virginian area, however it is impossible to be a single female and retire in this  More

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Reviews for Blacksburg    12 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Growing up I thought my city was the best thing since sliced bread. However, since moving to Blacksburg I have changed my tune. Amazing community and  More

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Over 14 years ago

Blacksburg is a very nice place overall, but like others has its pros and cons. It's a small, clean, quaint college town amid rural farmland and forested mountains. The  More

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Over 14 years ago

4 great seasons without  More

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