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Yakima, WA vs Palm Springs, CA

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Highlights
- Palm Springs has 38.8% less rainy days than Yakima.
- Palm Springs has 35.2% more Sunny Days than Yakima.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Palm Springs scores 0.0% worse than Yakima
 Yakima, WAPalm Springs, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock538
 Snowfall18  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock15106
 Sunny199  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock10886
 Avg. Jan. Low24  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.47
 UV Index2.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock4792443
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 Palm Springs    12 Reviews

I lived in Palm Springs for 12 years and initially it appeared to be quite beautiful. The mountains are beautiful and palm trees, very stress-free and manageable.  More

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Over 5 years ago

14 years is plenty long enough. This is a nice place to visit, not live. In the last 20 years the air quality, especially in the summer has deteriorated considerably.  More

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Ghetto Crime City with lots of glitz... Police do nothing. Called 911 three times in a year: twice, no response. Provided the license plate of the criminals in two  More

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