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Carefree, AZ vs Surprise, AZ

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- Surprise has 30.8% less rainy days than Carefree.
- Surprise has 3.8% more Sunny Days than Carefree.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Surprise scores 3.9% worse than Carefree
 Carefree, AZSurprise, AZUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock938
 Snowfall0  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock32106
 Sunny290  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock10686
 Avg. Jan. Low43  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.37
 UV Index6.4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock11752443
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 Surprise    52 Reviews

I have lived in Surprise, Az. For the past 21 years. One of the best cities to live in Az. From the police department to maintaining the streets & freeways. One thing I  More

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I am an Arizona native - 55 years - and have lived in Surprise since 2003. I wouldn't live anywhere else! I have watched this place grow and prosper. It is very family  More

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Over 11 years ago

The city of surprise is a beautiful place. It would not be a good place to live however. They have a young eager police force. You are taking a BIG risk driving  More

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