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Amherst, OH vs Surprise, AZ

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- Surprise has 76.3% less rainy days than Amherst.
- Surprise has 87.0% more Sunny Days than Amherst.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Surprise scores 7.4% better than Amherst
 Amherst, OHSurprise, AZUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock938
 Snowfall51  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock32106
 Sunny161  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock10686
 Avg. Jan. Low19  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.37
 UV Index3.3  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock11752443
Reviews for Amherst    1 Reviews

You can go for a walk at 3 am and be safe. Its the type of town you can leave your car doors unlocked.No crime.Really good schools. Its a typical American quaint  More

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Reviews for Surprise    52 Reviews

I have lived in Surprise, Az. For the past 21 years. One of the best cities to live in Az. From the police department to maintaining the streets & freeways. One thing I  More

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I am an Arizona native - 55 years - and have lived in Surprise since 2003. I wouldn't live anywhere else! I have watched this place grow and prosper. It is very family  More

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Over 11 years ago

The city of surprise is a beautiful place. It would not be a good place to live however. They have a young eager police force. You are taking a BIG risk driving  More

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