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Portsmouth, VA vs Reston, VA

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 Portsmouth, VAReston, VAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock42.738.1
 Snowfall5  Unlock27.8
 Precipitation Days115.2117.9106.2
 Sunny217  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock85.585.8
 Avg. Jan. Low33.4  Unlock21.7
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.37
 UV Index4.3  Unlock4.3
 Elevation ft.103312443
Reviews for Portsmouth    4 Reviews

I have lived in Westhaven neighborhood in Portsmouth for 23 yrs. I have never smelled a paper mill in Portsmouth. I grew up in MA about a mile from one, so I know what  More

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Over 15 years ago

Housing not always  More

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Does anyone living near Portsmouth, VA smell a paper  More

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Reviews for Reston    21 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I have lived in Reston for three years and it is absolute paradise. The fact that it was a planned city from decades ago is still apparent to this day. With plenty of  More

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Over 10 years ago

Summers are hot and  More

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There is a vast network of bike and walking trails thoughout the city and neighborhoods. 40% of the city is slated to remain green so there are many trees, parks and  More

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