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Yakima, WA vs Wasco, CA

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Highlights
- Wasco has 16.5% less rainy days than Yakima.
- Wasco has 38.7% more Sunny Days than Yakima.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Wasco scores 9.5% better than Yakima
 Yakima, WAWasco, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock738
 Snowfall18  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock37106
 Sunny199  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9886
 Avg. Jan. Low24  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock8.17
 UV Index2.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock3282443
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 Wasco    2 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

I am a disabled 77 year old woman living in a senior apartment. My daughter lives in Bakersfield and moved me here so I could be close to my daughter and my  More

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Over 14 years ago

I've lived in Wasco for 2 years. Wasco is generally a pleasant place to live, 30 mi. NW of Bakersfield. Be forwarned about air quality -- second worst in the nation  More

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