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Richmond, VA vs Blacksburg, VA

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Highlights
- Blacksburg has 9.5% less rainy days than Richmond.
- Blacksburg has 2.4% more Sunny Days than Richmond.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Blacksburg scores 1.4% worse than Richmond
Climate
 Richmond, VABlacksburg, VAUnited States
 Rainfall444038
 Snowfall112428
 Precipitation112124106
 Sunny210215205
 Avg. July High908386
 Avg. Jan. Low282222
 Comfort Index (higher=better)7.37.27
 UV Index4.34.84.3
 Elevation21020772443

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Reviews for Richmond    109 Reviews
Lucas · Richmond, VA
Great for young families
Over 2 years ago

Lived here for a year and it’s not perfect but it’s constantly improving now (areas redevloped, more businesses, job growth). Cost of living is great compared to  More

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Juli · Richmond, VA
RVA is the place to be
Over 3 years ago

We love Richmond so much that when we talk about where we'd like to live if we could live anywhere in the US, we always come back to RVA. We live in the city proper  More

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9 to 5 · Richmond, VA
It's cool for what it is
Over 3 years ago

I'm an out-of-towner but am coming up on 1 year in Richmond. I would summarize it this way: the best thing and the worst thing about Richmond is its location. I'll  More

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Reviews for Blacksburg    12 Reviews
Sarah · Hampton, VA
Whole neww world
Over 8 years ago

Growing up I thought my city was the best thing since sliced bread. However, since moving to Blacksburg I have changed my tune. Amazing community and  More

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DrZ · Blacksburg, VA
Blacksburg pros & cons
Over 13 years ago

Blacksburg is a very nice place overall, but like others has its pros and cons. It's a small, clean, quaint college town amid rural farmland and forested mountains. The  More

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kent · Blacksburg, VA
blacksburg, va climate
Over 13 years ago

4 great seasons without  More

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ZIPS IN RICHMOND, VIRGINIA
23223, 23225, 23224, 23220, 23227, 23222, 23226, 23221, 23230, 23219, 11 total
ZIPS IN BLACKSBURG, VIRGINIA
24060
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