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Cortez, CO vs Ouray, CO

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Highlights
- Ouray has 72.3% more rainy days than Cortez.
- Ouray has 0.8% more Sunny Days than Cortez.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Ouray scores 15.3% worse than Cortez
 Cortez, COOuray, COUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2438
 Snowfall49  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock115106
 Sunny240  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock7786
 Avg. Jan. Low16  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.17
 UV Index6.2  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock77922443
Reviews for Cortez    6 Reviews

A digital nomad / nature lover's sunny, perfect weather paradise, at half the cost of touristy Durango. Cortez is Colorado's under-the-radar town that's mostly only  More

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I moved out to Cortez, Colorado after a 30 day trip around the US. Of all the places I visited, this was the place I deemed best to move for a multitude of reasons. It  More

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I've live on this area and cannot recommend it to anyone. Cortez and Montezuma county are horrible. School are bad. After meeting several local teachers I am surprised  More

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Reviews for Ouray    2 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

I’ve lived here a year now and it’s an absolutely wonderful place to live in. The San Juan mountains are breathtaking and there is practically no crime. People are  More

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Over 16 years ago

One of the most beautifull areas to drive thro and into, all around area. Fantastic views, waterfall drops right into the back of the town Sit in the hot tub and loook  More

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