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Catalina, AZ vs Alpine, TX

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- Alpine has 16.8% more rainy days than Catalina.
- Alpine has 13.6% less Sunny Days than Catalina.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Alpine scores 10.5% better than Catalina
 Catalina, AZAlpine, TXUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1738
 Snowfall1  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock65106
 Sunny286  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8886
 Avg. Jan. Low34  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock8.47
 UV Index6.5  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock44752443
Reviews for Catalina    3 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

The Catlaina area (Saddlebrook / Oro Valley) was wonderful back in the 1970's and 1980's. As is typical with AZ, Developers ruined the community and problems are a  More

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Over 19 years ago

Deeply regret moving here 10 yrs ago. Cost of living is high, over-inflated housing/rental market, traffic is horrible, pay is extremely low. Great place to golf  More

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Over 19 years ago

We live on the north side of the Catalina Mtns. close to Tucson but not so close that we have to endure the smog. Congestion is becoming a part of life out here as  More

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Reviews for Alpine    1 Reviews

This is a geographically beautiful place. With Sul Ross University here you would expect a more educated population. Sadly, this town is dominated by law enforcement and  More

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