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Allentown, PA vs McAllen, TX

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- McAllen has 53.2% less rainy days than Allentown.
- McAllen has 10.9% more Sunny Days than Allentown.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, McAllen scores 12.7% worse than Allentown
 Allentown, PAMcAllen, TXUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2238
 Snowfall29  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock58106
 Sunny201  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9786
 Avg. Jan. Low20  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.27
 UV Index3.8  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock1212443
Reviews for Allentown    25 Reviews

Winter in Allentown is alright, mild temperatures, there isn't much snow but there are some nearby ski resorts with artificial snow. In the summer there are some fun  More

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do you like cold and snow? Allentown may not be the coldest place in the country but it gets very cold and the winter feels endless...arctic blast after another and  More

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Over 11 years ago

This is a beautiful place, kept clean by weekly street sweeping. A multitude of parks exist including the exceptional Rose Garden and sports fields, and people use them  More

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Reviews for Mcallen    17 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

My wife and I are snowbirds from Iowa. We tried the McAllen area for a couple of seasons. We didn't like it, and have since opted for Mesa, AZ. Mesa ranked No. 8 in the  More

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On transfer here for two years now. Pros: Daytime traffic is pretty decent, when using Interstate 2. Home prices are cheaper, when compared to the national average.  More

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Over 12 years ago

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