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Carefree, AZ vs Sun Valley, ID

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- Sun Valley has 3.0% more rainy days than Carefree.
- Sun Valley has 29.3% less Sunny Days than Carefree.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Sun Valley scores 17.1% worse than Carefree
 Carefree, AZSun Valley, IDUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1438
 Snowfall0  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock78106
 Sunny290  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8286
 Avg. Jan. Low43  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.37
 UV Index6.4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock59452443
Reviews for Carefree    4 Reviews

Carefree is not the laid back community it once was. It’s inundated with bikers because of the town of Cave Creek, which is a haven for Bikers and “Forever Trump” cult  More

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Over 9 years ago

Delightful from Mid-Oct thru Mid-May. Very hot in summer but the dryness does allow for more activities than a humid climate does. I can testify to that, having lived in  More

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Over 16 years ago

Life in Carefree is definitely free and easy. Part Cowboy and part resort there is peace and quiet all around. If you love the old west than you are in the heart of it  More

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Reviews for Sun Valley    5 Reviews

Young people living in Sun Valley, unless they have a trust fund can expect to have a difficult time here. The average age seems to be approx 78. Any business that is  More

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Absolutely beautiful. Nice people. Amazing skiing...all types of recreation for anyone and everyone. Summer temperatures are perfect. It's sunny more than 250 days  More

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Over 19 years ago

Winters are long, and summers can be short!!! The physcial beauty of the area is unbeatable,  More

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