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Elkins, WV vs Amarillo, TX

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- Amarillo has 57.2% less rainy days than Elkins.
- Amarillo has 69.3% more Sunny Days than Elkins.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Amarillo scores 17.9% better than Elkins
 Elkins, WVAmarillo, TXUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2138
 Snowfall72  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock60106
 Sunny153  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9186
 Avg. Jan. Low19  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.97
 UV Index4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock36682443
Reviews for Elkins    2 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

I submitted my review in response to another review, Gina, regarding Elkins, WV, but I'm not sure it was actually submitted. It was lengthy and I cannot resubmit it at  More

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Over 19 years ago

Elkins is a fairly small town and very safe place to live. We have a great college right here and it is a good place to live if you want a variety in weather and  More

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Reviews for Amarillo    31 Reviews

I was originally from here, left for a number of years, and ended up back for a short time due to life circumstances. I have really tried to make the most of my time  More

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Over 7 years ago

I moved to Amarillo when I was five and left at 34, the best thing I ever did. Sadly, I came back to help care for my aging grandmother, and as soon as I can, i am  More

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Over 7 years ago

Amarillo is not a good place to live. For me it was like living in Hell. I lived there for 50 years. I graduated Canyon High. raised two kids. went through a divorce  More

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