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Alamogordo, NM vs Oro Valley, AZ

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Highlights
- Oro Valley has 18.4% more rainy days than Alamogordo.
- Oro Valley has 2.1% less Sunny Days than Alamogordo.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Oro Valley scores 5.0% worse than Alamogordo
 Alamogordo, NMOro Valley, AZUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1438
 Snowfall2  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock51106
 Sunny285  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock10086
 Avg. Jan. Low28  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.67
 UV Index6.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock25432443
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 Oro Valley    5 Reviews

Some of these reviews are so inaccurate. Rentals for a 2-bedroom are closer to $1000/mo and up if you want to live in a safer neighborhood. People here are so intolerant  More

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Over 16 years ago

I have lived here in Oro Valley for 3.8 years -love it here. however lack of cultural diversity, water and the 100+ heat each day for 3 months a year means that i am  More

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I am a retiree from New York. I moved to Tucson two years ago. Now we are about to buy a home in Oro Valley, just north of Tucson. I love this area. The mountains  More

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