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Durango, CO vs Benson, AZ

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- Benson has 27.3% less rainy days than Durango.
- Benson has 4.5% more Sunny Days than Durango.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Benson scores 13.0% better than Durango
 Durango, COBenson, AZUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1338
 Snowfall67  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock56106
 Sunny266  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9786
 Avg. Jan. Low12  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.87
 UV Index6.2  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock35862443
Reviews for Durango    24 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

I grew up in Durango, fifth generation. Of course it is beautiful and my roots are there. Too many people have moved there though. I still love the landscape, and my  More

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Absolutely wonderful place to live. The amount of scenery and natural beauty within 5 hours in all directions (literally all of them) is unbeatable. So close to  More

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Been in or near durango for 20 years and am stuck here. Can't earn enough to live on, no decent jobs, ridiculously expensive housing, relatively unfriendly, snobbish  More

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Reviews for Benson    2 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Originally first settlers were Mormon. Very family orientated. Students have nightly curfew at 11pm. Recreational events include 4th of July parade followed by  More

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Over 9 years ago

Benson, Arizona and surrounding communities is mostly of LDS faith. Followed next by Catholic then  More

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