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Cottonwood, AZ vs Ruidoso, NM

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Highlights
- Ruidoso has 45.0% more rainy days than Cottonwood.
- Ruidoso has 4.4% more Sunny Days than Cottonwood.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Ruidoso scores 1.3% better than Cottonwood

Climate
 Cottonwood, AZRuidoso, NMUnited States
 Rainfall142038
 Snowfall12828
 Precipitation5277106
 Sunny275287205
 Avg. July High1008286
 Avg. Jan. Low282422
 Comfort Index (higher=better)7.67.77
 UV Index6.46.94.3
 Elevation332767292443

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Reviews for Cottonwood    10 Reviews

As a 6th generation AZ Native, someone who had the misfortune of growing up in Phoenix, and who has lived all over the VV and Flagstaff, I think Cottonwood is great  More

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Over 3 years ago

I have lived in Cottonwood since 2002. When I first moved here, this place was wonderful. Quiet, friendly and affordable. The weather was good with plenty of sunshine  More

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Actually Cottonwood is a great place because of the great LGBTQ community. Without this aspect Cottonwood wouldn't be anything really, except a Wal-mart. The LGBTQ  More

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Reviews for Ruidoso    12 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

Best place in NM to live , unless you like crowds, traffic, crime, and concrete. Plenty of jobs and min wage is now close to $12/hr. Housing is a little pricey but  More

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Over 2 years ago

I love Ruidoso, or "noisy river". I have always visited but now i live here. Was my first choice if I ever moved. I am so glad I left El Paso, was getting way to big  More

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I’ve lived in this town for nine years and loved it. The weather is by far the best thing about this town. Just don’t be a “rude Texan,“ and you will be fine. Try not to  More

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88345 88312 88338 88355

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