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Derby, KS vs Rio Rancho, NM

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Highlights
- Rio Rancho has 65.5% less rainy days than Derby.
- Rio Rancho has 20.3% more Sunny Days than Derby.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Rio Rancho scores 6.9% better than Derby
 Derby, KSRio Rancho, NMUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1238
 Snowfall13  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock50106
 Sunny227  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9486
 Avg. Jan. Low22  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.77
 UV Index4.8  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock52822443
Reviews for Derby    3 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

I remember growing up here in the early '80s. I recently visited and the place is still beautiful and larger now with more to see and do. I have already decided to  More

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Over 19 years ago

The Derby parks and recreation department is the best in the plains states. Some of the best water sports, baseball, football, soccer, Adult recreation is good as well.  More

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Over 19 years ago

The climate in Derby (suburb of Wichita, KS) is moderate to warm. Winters are rearly very cold. Zero degrees only at night we have lived here 11 years and only seen 0  More

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Reviews for Rio Rancho    21 Reviews

I have lived in the area for the past three years with my husband. Although vastly better than Albuquerque, this is not a safe area. We have had overt and petty crime on  More

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The pros: -Fairly good year-round weather. Sunny days outnumber cloudy days, there are days when the temps fall below freezing and the sun will still be shining. It's  More

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Over 5 years ago

Affordable housing, low crime (compared to Albuquerque), awesome weather with all 4 seasons, beautiful environment and some pretty awesome people. I love Rio Rancho,  More

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