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Salinas, CA vs Sonoma, CA

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- Sonoma has 100.7% more rainy days than Salinas.
- Sonoma has 1.2% more Sunny Days than Salinas.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Sonoma scores 2.3% worse than Salinas
 Salinas, CASonoma, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3138
 Snowfall0  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock72106
 Sunny259  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8586
 Avg. Jan. Low41  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock8.47
 UV Index5.4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock852443
Reviews for Salinas    15 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Sacred Heart School is a fine Catholic school in the heart of Salinas, Ca. Victoria Torcolini was principal of this PK-8 school from 2006-2009. Under her leadership, SHS  More

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Over 13 years ago

I Was born and raise in salinas. In 2006 my family moved to the central valley. I moved back to salinas in 2011. I moved back Because I got a better job in Carmel. I  More

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Salinas, California has some of the best weather in Central California. I love looking out at the mountain ranges that line the Salinas River Valley. It's a shame that  More

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Reviews for Sonoma    12 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

I love Sonoma. Moved here from Texas and I can't wait to live in this small town with country living all around. I hate all the drama and crime in Vallejo. I live in  More

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I have lived in Sonoma for 3 years now. I relocated after a brief stint in Salt Lake City but lived in San Francisco for 30 years before that. If you like small town  More

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The best aspects of living in Sonoma County,CA: Air quality is best that one can ask for and there is no severe weather. No hazardous weather driving or walking  More

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