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Benson, AZ vs Elephant Butte, NM

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- Elephant Butte has 17.3% less rainy days than Benson.
- Elephant Butte has 5.0% more Sunny Days than Benson.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Elephant Butte scores 2.6% better than Benson
 Benson, AZElephant Butte, NMUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1138
 Snowfall2  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock48106
 Sunny278  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9586
 Avg. Jan. Low28  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock87
 UV Index6.4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock44652443
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 Elephant Butte    1 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

Hot, dry summers, cool winters - housing here is more occupied than what appears on the site. Neighborhoods are middle class and then the unoccupied housing are weekend  More

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