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 Potomac, MDChicago, ILUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock38.238.1
 Snowfall16.8  Unlock27.8
 Precipitation Days114124.8106.2
 Sunny201  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock83.985.8
 Avg. Jan. Low25.3  Unlock21.7
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock77
 UV Index4.1  Unlock4.3
 Elevation ft.3615872443
Reviews for Potomac    2 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

Spring and Fall can be quite glorious when the leaves turn or the tulips pop out and the humidity is lower. Winter, while it has some splendid "snow days," goes on much  More

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Over 17 years ago

The Potomac area in Montgomery County, Maryland, has the best of everything. High schools rated in the top 5 in the State, easy access to the Nation's Capitol,  More

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Reviews for Chicago    270 Reviews

I've lived in Chicago city and later moved to suburbs when family size increased. Absolutely love this city. This is the cleanest and most beautiful among the major  More

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Chicago is probably the best value in a major city that you can find and my personal favorite city. It will become increasingly important as climate change makes the  More

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I've live on north side and south side, UIC medical center. Don't move here go to the north side. No good amenities, if you get bored with one there is no other choices.  More

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