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Reston, VA vs Palm Desert, CA

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- Palm Desert has 89.0% less rainy days than Reston.
- Palm Desert has 36.5% more Sunny Days than Reston.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Palm Desert scores 1.4% better than Reston
 Reston, VAPalm Desert, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock538
 Snowfall22  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock14106
 Sunny197  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock10886
 Avg. Jan. Low24  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.47
 UV Index4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock2202443
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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Reviews for Palm Desert    14 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Palm Desert, CA is full of rude people. One woman in a long sleeved pink shirt is being extremely rude and mocking people for no reason at a neighborhood Walmart in Palm  More

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Palm Desert is clean, upscale and beautiful. The views of the Santa Rosa Mountains bright blue sky and green expanses of golf course fairways, swimming pools and  More

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I made the mistake of moving here after a short vacation to be closer to family. Biggest mistake of my life! This is not the place to live if health is important to you.  More

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