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Big Spring, TX vs Yakima, WA

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- Yakima has 57.7% less rainy days than Big Spring.
- Yakima has 24.0% less Sunny Days than Big Spring.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Yakima scores 7.5% worse than Big Spring
 Big Spring, TXYakima, WAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock938
 Snowfall1  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock73106
 Sunny262  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8886
 Avg. Jan. Low30  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.47
 UV Index6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock10702443
Reviews for Big Spring    4 Reviews

I lived in Big Spring for a few years.i loved it.Being from the East it was an adventure. Cactus,roadrunners,rodeos,rattlesnake roundup.cattle,possum kingdom lake.I  More

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Over 8 years ago

We picked Big Spring over Midland because of the rolling hills and nature. True there isn't a lot to do here except hike or run the mountain. There is a small movie  More

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Over 16 years ago

One of the worse places to live in the United States. Ranks in the top 17 Texas cities with the highest property taxes. Ranks at the extreme low end of education  More

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Reviews for Yakima    12 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

Overall we've enjoyed our stay in Yakima after several years and plan on being here for several more, at least. The spring and summer here are just unreal compared to  More

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Over 9 years ago

I may be relocating to Yakima, WA for a professional position at a local university. I have never lived in this part of the country as I am from the East Coast. I have  More

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Yakima is situated in the high desert, eastern elevations of the Cascade Mountain Range. Coming from the humid, eastern parts of the country, I was amazed at how  More

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