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Farmington, NM vs Benson, AZ

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- Benson has 38.5% more rainy days than Farmington.
- Benson has 3.7% more Sunny Days than Farmington.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Benson scores 4.0% better than Farmington
 Farmington, NMBenson, AZUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1338
 Snowfall13  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock56106
 Sunny268  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9786
 Avg. Jan. Low19  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.87
 UV Index6.1  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock35862443
Reviews for Farmington    24 Reviews

The worst place I have ever lived. It is dirty, crime ridden, uneducated and good luck getting good medical care. San Juan anything sucks. Unfriendly, ugly, dusty,  More

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Over 8 years ago

No social life, limited resources, dirty roads with potholes, unclean people, litter, no recreational resources of any value. Employment opportunities don't exist, lack  More

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World class fly fishing (San Juan shuffle!), nearby colorado skiing, and perhaps one of the best climates in the continental US (average western summer with mild winter,  More

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Reviews for Benson    2 Reviews

Over 10 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 10 years ago

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

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