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Yakima, WA vs Burien, WA

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Highlights
- Burien has 357.6% more rainy days than Yakima.
- Burien has 23.6% less Sunny Days than Yakima.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Burien scores 0.0% worse than Yakima
 Yakima, WABurien, WAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3938
 Snowfall18  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock151106
 Sunny199  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock7686
 Avg. Jan. Low24  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.47
 UV Index2.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock3772443
Reviews for Yakima    12 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

Overall we've enjoyed our stay in Yakima after several years and plan on being here for several more, at least. The spring and summer here are just unreal compared to  More

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Over 9 years ago

I may be relocating to Yakima, WA for a professional position at a local university. I have never lived in this part of the country as I am from the East Coast. I have  More

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Yakima is situated in the high desert, eastern elevations of the Cascade Mountain Range. Coming from the humid, eastern parts of the country, I was amazed at how  More

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Reviews for Burien    4 Reviews

In a better time, decades ago, Burien was peaceful, fun place. It was a destination my childhood friends and I frequented on our bicycles and spent the day...all without  More

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Over 6 years ago

This town used to be nice. In the past 3 years it has become terrible. Street gangs, murders and drug dealing. Leaving as soon as I  More

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I have lived in Burien since 1972. It is currently going through a Renaissance. Having become incorporated in the early '90s, its city council has fresh and forward  More

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