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Reston, VA vs Walnut Creek, CA

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- Walnut Creek has 54.1% less rainy days than Reston.
- Walnut Creek has 33.0% more Sunny Days than Reston.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Walnut Creek scores 16.4% better than Reston
 Reston, VAWalnut Creek, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2038
 Snowfall22  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock62106
 Sunny197  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8686
 Avg. Jan. Low24  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock8.57
 UV Index4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock1712443
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 Walnut Creek    16 Reviews

Apart from the congestion, Walnut Creek is one of the best places in the San Francisco Bay Area to live. It is one of the most compact/walkable cities in the entire area  More

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Over 7 years ago

Almost all of Walnut Creek water comes from Pardee dam through an enclosed pipeline. That water is direct from the high Sierras. Among the best water quality in the  More

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Over 7 years ago

I grew up in Southern California and am no stranger to a more inland California climate. Before moving to WC I lived in San Francisco for 15 years where it is obviously  More

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