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San Marcos, CA vs Carlsbad, CA

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Highlights
- Carlsbad has 12.4% less rainy days than San Marcos.
- Carlsbad has 0.8% less Sunny Days than San Marcos.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Carlsbad scores 1.1% worse than San Marcos

Climate
 San Marcos, CACarlsbad, CAUnited States
 Rainfall141238
 Snowfall0028
 Precipitation4138106
 Sunny265263205
 Avg. July High817386
 Avg. Jan. Low454422
 Comfort Index (higher=better)9.197
 UV Index5.95.94.3
 Elevation581522443

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Reviews for San Marcos    5 Reviews

Just an amazing place to live. I have lived in 7 states and almost countless cities. Sam Marcos is one of the best. This is literally the longest place I have lived  More

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Over 14 years ago

Is this area to expensive for the average income retired  More

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Over 17 years ago

Beautiful Mediterranean climate with bright sunshine and ocean breazes. City is just 15 minutes away from the  More

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Reviews for Carlsbad    38 Reviews

I've lived in Carlsbad (92008) for 8 years now and really appreciate all that it has to offer. Yes, ALL of San Diego County is expensive, but Carlsbad has [possibly]  More

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Over 3 years ago

Carlson has the worst winters. It averages about 10 meters of snow per week. Every shop is  More

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Ok, I get it, the climate is mild and tolerable but even that is over-rated when you consider how many cloudy days there are in this town. The sun coming out at 3 and  More

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ZIPS IN SAN MARCOS, CALIFORNIA
92069 92078
ZIPS IN CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA
92009 92008 92011 92010

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