2025 Compare Cities Climate:
Alamogordo, NM vs Ruston, LA

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Highlights
- Ruston has 388.6% more rainy days than Alamogordo.
- Ruston has 24.6% less Sunny Days than Alamogordo.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Ruston scores 11.3% worse than Alamogordo
 Alamogordo, NMRuston, LAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock5638
 Snowfall2  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock94106
 Sunny285  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9286
 Avg. Jan. Low28  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.17
 UV Index6.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock3352443
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 Ruston    2 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Back stabbing little town you want get anywhere with out knowing people or have  More

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Very difficult to find a job here if you’re not hired by the university. When my husband got a job with the university, I didn’t think it would be so difficult for me  More

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