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Potomac, MD vs Roanoke, VA

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- Roanoke has 0.2% less rainy days than Potomac.
- Roanoke has 5.0% more Sunny Days than Potomac.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Roanoke scores 2.7% better than Potomac
 Potomac, MDRoanoke, VAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4238
 Snowfall17  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock121106
 Sunny201  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8786
 Avg. Jan. Low25  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.57
 UV Index4.1  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock9352443
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 Roanoke    44 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I’ve lived in Roanoke for 15 years, so I hope this comment can help those planning on moving here. Roanoke isn’t bad if you consider Roanoke county and Salem. Sure,  More

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I've lived here from 2 years and, goddamn, these people are stupid af. If I here coronavirus is a hoax and and fat people making comments at me for wearing a damn mask  More

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I was born and raised in Roanoke County (Oak Grove subdivision), departing in 1989 for a job in Texas. So my perspective on the area is dated, but might be valuable as  More

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