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Durham, NC vs Emerald Isle, NC

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Highlights
- Emerald Isle has 25.8% more rainy days than Durham.
- Emerald Isle has 2.7% less Sunny Days than Durham.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Emerald Isle scores 1.3% worse than Durham
 Durham, NCEmerald Isle, NCUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock5838
 Snowfall4  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock114106
 Sunny220  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8686
 Avg. Jan. Low30  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.47
 UV Index4.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock102443
Reviews for Durham    43 Reviews

I was raised in this city, left for work in the 2010s, and returned in 2018. This city has changed a lot over the years for the better. Growing up there was not a ton to  More

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Over 4 years ago

I've lived in durham for a few years and my experience is coming from someone who has traveled all over the world and has lived in many different states. First things  More

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Over 4 years ago

I live here for my entire life and it has never gotten boring, I love the scenery, nightlife and basically everything here. There is always something new to do and  More

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Reviews for Emerald Isle    1 Reviews

If you're seeking that perfect family vacation beach getaway on the North Carolina coast, it just doesn't get any better than Emerald Isle. Offering so many great things  More

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