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Beacon, NY vs New Paltz, NY

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Highlights
- New Paltz has 0.6% less rainy days than Beacon.
- New Paltz has 6.0% more Sunny Days than Beacon.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, New Paltz scores 2.8% worse than Beacon
 Beacon, NYNew Paltz, NYUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4738
 Snowfall37  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock125106
 Sunny167  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8486
 Avg. Jan. Low18  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.97
 UV Index3.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock2392443
Reviews for Beacon    13 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

Forget the negative reviews of Beacon. Those are old and the city has changed so much. Beacon is quaint, friendly, and growing so much. There's so much to see and do  More

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Great shopping they said, cute town, great art, lots of culture, amazing antique stores, fashionable and chic, a home away from home for Brooklyn and NYC denizens.  More

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Over 8 years ago

So this town had a lot of potential and I decided to visit ultimately buying a condo. It was a town in transition 7 yrs ago.....now it is growing into a hipster arts  More

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Reviews for New Paltz    1 Reviews

I have lived in New Paltz my entire life, but I plan on moving for work. The good: Outdoor activities -Miles and miles of carriage trails for hiking, biking and  More

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