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Surprise, AZ vs Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

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- Rancho Santa Margarita has 50.0% more rainy days than Surprise.
- Rancho Santa Margarita has 7.3% less Sunny Days than Surprise.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Rancho Santa Margarita scores 21.9% better than Surprise

Climate
 Surprise, AZRancho Santa Margarita, CAUnited States
 Rainfall91438
 Snowfall0028
 Precipitation3236106
 Sunny301279205
 Avg. July High1068986
 Avg. Jan. Low424322
 Comfort Index (higher=better)7.38.97
 UV Index6.45.94.3
 Elevation11759322443

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Reviews for Surprise    52 Reviews

I have lived in Surprise, Az. For the past 21 years. One of the best cities to live in Az. From the police department to maintaining the streets & freeways. One thing I  More

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I am an Arizona native - 55 years - and have lived in Surprise since 2003. I wouldn't live anywhere else! I have watched this place grow and prosper. It is very family  More

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Over 10 years ago

The city of surprise is a beautiful place. It would not be a good place to live however. They have a young eager police force. You are taking a BIG risk driving  More

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Reviews for Rancho Santa Margarita    12 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

The weather here is amazing. We get a few hot days in the summer but it cools down in the evening. I love being able to sleep with the windows  More

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This is the best place to live in South Orange County with mild temperatures, low crime, great schools and family orientated. RSM is a city that sits in a pocket backing  More

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Over 10 years ago

I've raised my son here, and have couldn't asked for a better place to do so. Weather is great year-round (although it can get brutally hot and dry sometimes), the  More

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92688 92678

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