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Custer, SD vs Taos, NM

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- Taos has 34.2% less rainy days than Custer.
- Taos has 25.2% more Sunny Days than Custer.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Taos scores 9.0% better than Custer
 Custer, SDTaos, NMUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1338
 Snowfall55  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock69106
 Sunny226  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8686
 Avg. Jan. Low16  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.37
 UV Index4.7  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock69682443
Reviews for Custer    1 Reviews

We retired and moved to the country so I could live my dream of breeding horses. Country living takes a period of adjustment, but I love country living, and it would be  More

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Reviews for Taos    6 Reviews

I’ve traveled to many places in my lifetime. New Mexico is a favorite. Typically we stay in The Inn of The Governor’s in Santa Fe. (It’s an awesome place.) This  More

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Over 16 years ago

Taos is beautiful with much to offer. However, housing is very expensive. Because much of the town's economy focuses on tourism, there are few jobs available in other  More

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Over 16 years ago

Taos has a diverse culture which has helped create a diverse art market with over 100 galleries and studios. From traditional native arts to contemporary, Taos has it  More

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