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McLean, VA vs Lafayette, CA

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- Lafayette has 45.0% less rainy days than McLean.
- Lafayette has 29.1% more Sunny Days than McLean.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Lafayette scores 17.8% better than McLean
 McLean, VALafayette, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2438
 Snowfall20  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock66106
 Sunny203  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8286
 Avg. Jan. Low25  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock8.67
 UV Index4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock3082443
Reviews for Mclean    7 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

McLean has superb QOL - inside the Beltway, rural feeling, easy commute to DC via nat'l parkway, influential  More

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Over 17 years ago

There are definitely four seasons here; but, the winters tend to be short and the summers  More

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Over 18 years ago

Very expensive housing here. We could never afford to buy  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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