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Beckley, WV vs Lafayette, LA

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Highlights
- Lafayette has 46.7% more rainy days than Beckley.
- Lafayette has 40.0% more Sunny Days than Beckley.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Lafayette scores 1.4% worse than Beckley
 Beckley, WVLafayette, LAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock6238
 Snowfall52  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock108106
 Sunny155  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9186
 Avg. Jan. Low21  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.87
 UV Index4.1  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock362443
Reviews for Beckley    4 Reviews

I was born in Beckley, moved away and lived in a smaller town, and then two major cities. I have been back for 14 years. Beckley is not for everyone. If you are looking  More

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Over 6 years ago

Born and raised here. Moved to Florida for 17 years. The only reason I moved back was to care for parent. Though I love the seasons and wanted to leave Florida, this  More

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Over 17 years ago

Beckley is a great place for outdoor enthusiasts. There is an easily accesible ski resort 30 minutes away. Biking, kayaking, canoeing, whitewater rafting in beautiful  More

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Reviews for Lafayette    37 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I should add this to my previous review. Lafayette was ranked "Happiest City in the US" by USA Today magazine and "Tastiest Town" by Southern  More

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I’m from Florida but I’ve lived in the Lafayette area for thirty-five years. I’ve never known nicer people. It’s true that non-Cajuns can never integrate entirely with  More

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What are the hottest neighborhoods to buy/live in right now? I'm from out of  More

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