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Roanoke, VA vs Blacksburg, VA

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Highlights
- Blacksburg has 4.3% less rainy days than Roanoke.
- Blacksburg has 1.9% more Sunny Days than Roanoke.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Blacksburg scores 4.0% worse than Roanoke

Climate
 Roanoke, VABlacksburg, VAUnited States
 Rainfall424038
 Snowfall152428
 Precipitation121124106
 Sunny211215205
 Avg. July High878386
 Avg. Jan. Low262222
 Comfort Index (higher=better)7.57.27
 UV Index4.74.84.3
 Elevation93520772443

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Reviews for Roanoke    44 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

I’ve lived in Roanoke for 15 years, so I hope this comment can help those planning on moving here. Roanoke isn’t bad if you consider Roanoke county and Salem. Sure,  More

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I've lived here from 2 years and, goddamn, these people are stupid af. If I here coronavirus is a hoax and and fat people making comments at me for wearing a damn mask  More

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I was born and raised in Roanoke County (Oak Grove subdivision), departing in 1989 for a job in Texas. So my perspective on the area is dated, but might be valuable as  More

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Reviews for Blacksburg    12 Reviews

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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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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Over 13 years ago

4 great seasons without  More

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