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Alamogordo, NM vs Benson, AZ

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- Benson has 16.7% more rainy days than Alamogordo.
- Benson has 2.5% less Sunny Days than Alamogordo.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Benson scores 2.5% worse than Alamogordo
 Alamogordo, NMBenson, AZUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1338
 Snowfall2  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock56106
 Sunny285  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9786
 Avg. Jan. Low28  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.87
 UV Index6.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock35862443
Reviews for Alamogordo    14 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

I am originally from Alamogordo, and moved away about 9 years ago. We are now seriously considering on moving back to this little small town. After being away in a  More

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Over 12 years ago

The school system in Alamogordo NM is terrible. The high school here has the highest GRADS program in the state which is teen moms dual enrolled. They do no offer  More

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Over 14 years ago

I've lived in Alamogordo for two years now after living in Tacoma, Washington (too much rain, too much crime) for 20 years. Generally, it's a nice little conservative  More

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Reviews for Benson    2 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

Originally first settlers were Mormon. Very family orientated. Students have nightly curfew at 11pm. Recreational events include 4th of July parade followed by  More

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Over 10 years ago

Benson, Arizona and surrounding communities is mostly of LDS faith. Followed next by Catholic then  More

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