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Portola, CA vs Surprise, AZ

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- Surprise has 47.7% less rainy days than Portola.
- Surprise has 23.9% more Sunny Days than Portola.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Surprise scores 2.8% better than Portola
 Portola, CASurprise, AZUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock938
 Snowfall38  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock32106
 Sunny243  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock10686
 Avg. Jan. Low18  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.37
 UV Index5.1  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock11752443
Reviews for Portola    1 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

Sssh.... sorry, we are closed :) Kidding, but it's a lovely place I stayed for about 5 years before moving to Idaho. Winters can be tough, very green.   More

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Reviews for Surprise    52 Reviews

I have lived in Surprise, Az. For the past 21 years. One of the best cities to live in Az. From the police department to maintaining the streets & freeways. One thing I  More

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I am an Arizona native - 55 years - and have lived in Surprise since 2003. I wouldn't live anywhere else! I have watched this place grow and prosper. It is very family  More

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Over 11 years ago

The city of surprise is a beautiful place. It would not be a good place to live however. They have a young eager police force. You are taking a BIG risk driving  More

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