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McAllen, TX vs Torrance, CA

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- Torrance has 36.7% less rainy days than McAllen.
- Torrance has 25.1% more Sunny Days than McAllen.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Torrance scores 51.6% better than McAllen
 McAllen, TXTorrance, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1438
 Snowfall0  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock33106
 Sunny223  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock7686
 Avg. Jan. Low49  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock9.47
 UV Index6.1  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock892443
Reviews for Mcallen    17 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

My wife and I are snowbirds from Iowa. We tried the McAllen area for a couple of seasons. We didn't like it, and have since opted for Mesa, AZ. Mesa ranked No. 8 in the  More

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On transfer here for two years now. Pros: Daytime traffic is pretty decent, when using Interstate 2. Home prices are cheaper, when compared to the national average.  More

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Over 12 years ago

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Reviews for Torrance    15 Reviews

I'll admit it, I'm biased. So, I can't say what's a lot or a little without outside sources for the most part. I was born and raised in Torrance. I've lived here for 20+  More

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I have lived in Torrance for 19 years. I was fortunate enough to move here before housing prices skyrocketed in the early 2000's. I live in the middle of Torrance and as  More

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Over 11 years ago

Due to global warming, the climate has gotten warmer longer.  More

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