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Modesto, CA vs Salinas, CA

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- Salinas has 18.6% more rainy days than Modesto.
- Salinas has 0.4% less Sunny Days than Modesto.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Salinas scores 3.6% better than Modesto
 Modesto, CASalinas, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1538
 Snowfall0  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock60106
 Sunny260  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock7086
 Avg. Jan. Low39  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock8.67
 UV Index5.1  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock522443
Reviews for Modesto    35 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I was born and raised here (still currently live here) and there are some nice areas and not so nice areas. I really think we need to improve our community and create  More

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Over 4 years ago

It's fine. Lived here for over 10 years. Here's my breakdown. CONS: Crime rate: mostly on the westside, unless you live in better developed areas. Summer weather:  More

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I know this website is probably only for adults, which I am not, but I thought perhaps adults would like to hear a kid's perspective of things, you know, if any adult  More

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Reviews for Salinas    15 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Sacred Heart School is a fine Catholic school in the heart of Salinas, Ca. Victoria Torcolini was principal of this PK-8 school from 2006-2009. Under her leadership, SHS  More

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Over 13 years ago

I Was born and raise in salinas. In 2006 my family moved to the central valley. I moved back to salinas in 2011. I moved back Because I got a better job in Carmel. I  More

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Salinas, California has some of the best weather in Central California. I love looking out at the mountain ranges that line the Salinas River Valley. It's a shame that  More

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