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Alta, WY vs Yakima, WA

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Highlights
- Yakima has 61.2% less rainy days than Alta.
- Yakima has 9.1% less Sunny Days than Alta.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Yakima scores 29.8% better than Alta
 Alta, WYYakima, WAUnited States
 Rainfall22938
 Snowfall1411828
 Precipitation11373106
 Sunny219199205
 Avg. July High788886
 Avg. Jan. Low72422
 Comfort Index (higher=better)5.77.47
 UV Index3.72.64.3
 Elevation644010702443
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Reviews for Yakima    12 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

Overall we've enjoyed our stay in Yakima after several years and plan on being here for several more, at least. The spring and summer here are just unreal compared to  More

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Over 8 years ago

I may be relocating to Yakima, WA for a professional position at a local university. I have never lived in this part of the country as I am from the East Coast. I have  More

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Yakima is situated in the high desert, eastern elevations of the Cascade Mountain Range. Coming from the humid, eastern parts of the country, I was amazed at how  More

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