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Benson, AZ vs Catalina, AZ

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- Catalina has 7.5% more rainy days than Benson.
- Catalina has 2.9% more Sunny Days than Benson.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Catalina scores 2.6% worse than Benson
 Benson, AZCatalina, AZUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1438
 Snowfall2  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock53106
 Sunny278  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock10086
 Avg. Jan. Low28  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.67
 UV Index6.4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock31592443
Reviews for Benson    2 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Originally first settlers were Mormon. Very family orientated. Students have nightly curfew at 11pm. Recreational events include 4th of July parade followed by  More

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Over 9 years ago

Benson, Arizona and surrounding communities is mostly of LDS faith. Followed next by Catholic then  More

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Reviews for Catalina    3 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

The Catlaina area (Saddlebrook / Oro Valley) was wonderful back in the 1970's and 1980's. As is typical with AZ, Developers ruined the community and problems are a  More

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Over 18 years ago

Deeply regret moving here 10 yrs ago. Cost of living is high, over-inflated housing/rental market, traffic is horrible, pay is extremely low. Great place to golf  More

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Over 18 years ago

We live on the north side of the Catalina Mtns. close to Tucson but not so close that we have to endure the smog. Congestion is becoming a part of life out here as  More

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