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Alamogordo, NM vs Pismo Beach, CA

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- Pismo Beach has 72.8% more rainy days than Alamogordo.
- Pismo Beach has 1.1% less Sunny Days than Alamogordo.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Pismo Beach scores 8.7% better than Alamogordo
 Alamogordo, NMPismo Beach, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2038
 Snowfall2  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock49106
 Sunny285  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock7386
 Avg. Jan. Low28  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock8.77
 UV Index6.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock562443
Reviews for Alamogordo    14 Reviews

Over 4 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 11 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 13 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 Pismo Beach    4 Reviews

It's a nice town to visit - although very touristy. Clean air - and nice sand dunes nearby. A variety of housing - but expensive. Good for seafood. I would say  More

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It's still challenging to find a good job: Diablo Canyon Nuclear plant has announced it will be closing in 9 years, so many 6-figure incomes will be going along with the  More

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Over 9 years ago

Because of fires allowed in campsites each and everyday it is very smokey and hard to  More

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