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Short Pump, VA vs Palo Alto, CA

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Highlights
- Palo Alto has 60.0% less rainy days than Short Pump.
- Palo Alto has 26.7% more Sunny Days than Short Pump.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Palo Alto scores 18.9% better than Short Pump
 Short Pump, VAPalo Alto, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1738
 Snowfall13  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock61106
 Sunny206  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8086
 Avg. Jan. Low27  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock8.87
 UV Index4.5  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock302443
Reviews for Short Pump    1 Reviews

If you come here, be prepared to be looked down on by the "Socialites". Don't get me wrong, I am a life long Virginia native. But this area has some growing up to do.  More

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Reviews for Palo Alto    8 Reviews

The Bay Area in general, but Palo Alto specifically provides many of the qualities sought by many; the climate is beautiful, there is access to cultural and recreational  More

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Over 17 years ago

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Over 18 years ago

VTA and SamsTrans and Caltrain all provide good service and most times frequency of service is  More

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