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Orinda, CA vs Lafayette, CA

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- Lafayette has 7.3% less rainy days than Orinda.
- Lafayette has 0.4% more Sunny Days than Orinda.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Lafayette scores 0.0% worse than Orinda
 Orinda, CALafayette, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2438
 Snowfall0  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock66106
 Sunny261  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8286
 Avg. Jan. Low42  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock8.67
 UV Index5.4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock3082443
Reviews for Orinda    3 Reviews

Orinda is an extremely safe, quiet, bucolic place to live. The schools are incredible, parent participation is maximal. It's close to everything and yet has a feeling of  More

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Over 16 years ago

Weather in Orinda is  More

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Over 17 years ago

Being ranked the number one public high school system in California says little for this small rural upscale community. With a high percentage of college graduates with  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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