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Yakima, WA vs Yucca Valley, CA

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Highlights
- Yucca Valley has 10.6% less rainy days than Yakima.
- Yucca Valley has 42.2% more Sunny Days than Yakima.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Yucca Valley scores 6.8% better than Yakima
 Yakima, WAYucca Valley, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock838
 Snowfall18  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock39106
 Sunny199  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock10086
 Avg. Jan. Low24  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.97
 UV Index2.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock33692443
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 Yucca Valley    10 Reviews

We have lived in Yucca Valley and Joshua Tree for over 20 years. The comment regarding graffiti is over exaggerated. Yes there is crime and there are some tweakers but  More

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Over 5 years ago

Let me start by saying, I love the desert. Yucca used to be a sweet little town...but now that the city has allowed for many criminals to come in from other areas..a  More

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YV has a good mix of mainly retirees, snowbirds, artists, and military families. People here are generally MORE friendly and LESS racially diverse compared to other  More

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