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Capitan, NM vs Los Alamos, NM

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Highlights
- Los Alamos has 14.1% less rainy days than Capitan.
- Los Alamos has 2.5% less Sunny Days than Capitan.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Los Alamos scores 3.9% worse than Capitan
 Capitan, NMLos Alamos, NMUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1638
 Snowfall31  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock80106
 Sunny283  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8486
 Avg. Jan. Low22  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.47
 UV Index6.9  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock72112443
Reviews for Capitan    3 Reviews

I live a few miles outside Capitan in a beautiful rural area. I joined here only to be able to counter the extremely negative reviews published. Capitan is my market  More

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Over 7 years ago

The community is far from friendly and very trashy. Village government is twisted with an even more bizarre police department. Locals remind you "NM is a buyer beware  More

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Over 18 years ago

People who've lived in other places frequently comment on Capitan's great weather. Having lived here most of my life, I can't compare Capitan's climate to other places  More

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Reviews for Los Alamos    7 Reviews

I've lived here for 8 years now. Fantastic weather, beautiful scenery and outdoor recreation. Close-knit, welcoming and well-educated community that is safe and provides  More

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Over 7 years ago

This school is not what it once was, and it is far from the best school in Los Alamos. If your child is a student here: 1) expect unresponsive teachers who manage your  More

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November 1, 2010 If you like bright blue skies and bountiful sunshine with spectacular views in every direction (blue skies & sunshine only 90-95% of the time),  More

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