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Top 10 'Cool' Cities to Call Home
Need to beat the heat? Check out these cities with year-round comfortable climates.
By Shannon Petrie, FrontDoor.com | Published: 5/15/2009
San Francisco stays cool even during the summer, thanks to its location on the Pacific Ocean.
#1: San Francisco, CA
Daily Summer Mean Temperature: 61.4
Daily Summer Mean Temperature: 61.4
San Francisco is called the "air-conditioned city" because of its mild climate with little temperature variation from season to season. The city's characteristic white fog -- caused by a combination of sea spray, wind and Central Valley heat -- covers the city and keeps it cool and overcast during the summer. San Francisco locals know that layers are the key to staying comfortable.
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