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 Merced, CAMariposa, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock31.338.1
 Snowfall0  Unlock27.8
 Precipitation Days54.854.2106.2
 Sunny262  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock93.185.8
 Avg. Jan. Low37.1  Unlock21.7
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.97
 UV Index5.3  Unlock4.3
 Elevation ft.17119492443
Reviews for Merced    44 Reviews

Merced is totally slept on - you want a little bit of everything CA has to offer, at a fraction of the price of other CA cities? Merced is the place to go. The town  More

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Over 6 years ago

Good place to live. More affordable than most of california. The city is growing and there is alot of business and growth here. Moved from the Bay area years ago and  More

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Great place to live. Lots of progress and changes coming to the city. Great place to raise a family. UC Merced is expanding and businesses are investing. Downtown is  More

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Reviews for Mariposa    1 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

We've recently moved to Mariposa and are overwhelmed with all the beauty here. The Oaks and wildflowers are amazing. Our visits to Yosemite have been spectacular. The  More

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