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Benson, AZ vs Harlingen, TX

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- Harlingen has 94.7% more rainy days than Benson.
- Harlingen has 17.6% less Sunny Days than Benson.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Harlingen scores 19.2% worse than Benson
 Benson, AZHarlingen, TXUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2638
 Snowfall2  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock71106
 Sunny278  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9586
 Avg. Jan. Low28  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.37
 UV Index6.4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock392443
Reviews for Benson    2 Reviews

Over 10 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 10 years ago

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

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Reviews for Harlingen    6 Reviews

Harlingen is a city that offers retirees the most bang for the buck! It is near enough to McAllen and Brownsville and all they offer. You get a wide variety of shopping  More

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This area of the state of Texas is bland to most people from the East and northeast. However the community has everything you need at a price you can afford. Dining out  More

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Over 9 years ago

Here is what you will not get in Harlingen: easy access to great museums and Michelin starred restaurants. However, there are things that counter it. 1) It is  More

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