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Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs Whittier, CA

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- Whittier has 7.2% more rainy days than Rancho Santa Margarita.
- Whittier has 0.4% less Sunny Days than Rancho Santa Margarita.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Whittier scores 4.5% better than Rancho Santa Margarita
 Rancho Santa Margarita, CAWhittier, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1538
 Snowfall0  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock29106
 Sunny279  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8686
 Avg. Jan. Low43  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock9.37
 UV Index5.9  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock3672443
Reviews for Rancho Santa Margarita    13 Reviews

This page provides little information on RSM. I see they keep describing the area as "outside of Los Angeles." Culturally, it is so far from Los Angeles (I lived in LA,  More

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Over 10 years ago

The weather here is amazing. We get a few hot days in the summer but it cools down in the evening. I love being able to sleep with the windows  More

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This is the best place to live in South Orange County with mild temperatures, low crime, great schools and family orientated. RSM is a city that sits in a pocket backing  More

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Reviews for Whittier    6 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

I have lived in Whittier for over 15 years.Whittier is a great place to live. The City Council has spent millions on street improvements especially on the entrances to  More

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The EWCSD has some really good schools. Management needs some work, but great, caring  More

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I have been a parent at St Gregory for almost 5 years now, I am extremely pleased, the teachers have gone above and beyond to educate our children to the fullest to  More

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