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Bellingham, WA vs Ashland, OR

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Highlights
- Ashland has 43.0% less rainy days than Bellingham.
- Ashland has 26.1% more Sunny Days than Bellingham.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Ashland scores 4.2% better than Bellingham
 Bellingham, WAAshland, ORUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2238
 Snowfall9  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock109106
 Sunny157  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8986
 Avg. Jan. Low34  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.47
 UV Index2.5  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock19492443
Reviews for Bellingham    58 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I've lived in so many cities in 5 west coast states and have come to a conclusion that Bellingham is the greatest city to live, work, play and raise a family. After  More

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Over 4 years ago

From what I’ve seen and heard, the very liberal political/ethical beliefs of Bellingham residents, as well as the grey rainy weather, are the main things a few people  More

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If you’re like many Americans and caught up in right vs left you won’t like the far left here in Bellingham wa. If you put politics away and you enjoy skiing,  More

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Reviews for Ashland    24 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

Really nice weather and a cool town and is great for people who love the outdoors with the nearby Rogue River and abundant mountain biking and hiking trails but is a  More

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I've lived in Ashland, OR for 13 years, and I love it. The winters are the mildest I've ever experienced. We get 196 sunny days per year. Lithia Park near  More

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Over 4 years ago

Sorry, Ashland. I've lived here on and off since 2001. The prices have gone utterly berserk. The town is smoky in the summer, cold and wet in the winter, and totally  More

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