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Potomac, MD vs San Rafael, CA

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- San Rafael has 3.3% less rainy days than Potomac.
- San Rafael has 27.4% more Sunny Days than Potomac.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, San Rafael scores 16.4% better than Potomac
 Potomac, MDSan Rafael, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4138
 Snowfall17  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock77106
 Sunny201  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock7886
 Avg. Jan. Low25  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock8.57
 UV Index4.1  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock432443
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 San Rafael    7 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

San Rafael is only 30 minutes from downtown San Francisco, but the weather is completely different. It's sunny most of the year, including in the summer when the city  More

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Over 15 years ago

I feal very safe in this town. I think getting stopped for talking on your cell phone while driving is a big deal here. Thats about all I can  More

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Over 17 years ago

Cost of living too high. Unfriendly  More

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