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San Rafael, CA vs Lafayette, CA

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- Lafayette has 40.6% less rainy days than San Rafael.
- Lafayette has 2.3% more Sunny Days than San Rafael.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Lafayette scores 1.2% better than San Rafael
 San Rafael, CALafayette, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2438
 Snowfall0  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock66106
 Sunny256  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8286
 Avg. Jan. Low42  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock8.67
 UV Index5.2  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock3082443
Reviews for San Rafael    7 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

San Rafael is only 30 minutes from downtown San Francisco, but the weather is completely different. It's sunny most of the year, including in the summer when the city  More

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Over 15 years ago

I feal very safe in this town. I think getting stopped for talking on your cell phone while driving is a big deal here. Thats about all I can  More

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Over 17 years ago

Cost of living too high. Unfriendly  More

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Reviews for Lafayette    4 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

Living in Lafayette is wonderful, if you can afford it! The rolling hills, the great schools and the climate make this a great place to  More

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Great place to raise kids, nice restaurants and some good stores. A bit sparse on things like theaters etc. Weather in Summer is HOT HOT HOT. Bring sunblock and  More

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Over 18 years ago

Summers are too cool due to marine  More

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