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Gilbert, AZ vs Carefree, AZ

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Highlights
- Carefree has 41.5% more rainy days than Gilbert.
- Carefree has 2.0% less Sunny Days than Gilbert.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Carefree scores 4.1% better than Gilbert
 Gilbert, AZCarefree, AZUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1338
 Snowfall0  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock40106
 Sunny296  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock10286
 Avg. Jan. Low40  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.67
 UV Index6.4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock23822443
Reviews for Gilbert    42 Reviews

Gilbert should be compared to the Midwest in the sense that despite the size of the buildings being 5 stories tall in Mixed Use Areas, it retains the small town feeling,  More

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My Dad lives in Gilbert and i live nearby due to proximity of Mesa and visit Gilbert a lot. I can definitely say Gilbert is a hidden gem of a town that knows how to  More

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The reason I chose to write a review is because, while a few were indeed quite concise & accurate (looking at you, J.T.), some were astonishingly biased and/or isolated  More

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Reviews for Carefree    4 Reviews

Carefree is not the laid back community it once was. It’s inundated with bikers because of the town of Cave Creek, which is a haven for Bikers and “Forever Trump” cult  More

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Over 9 years ago

Delightful from Mid-Oct thru Mid-May. Very hot in summer but the dryness does allow for more activities than a humid climate does. I can testify to that, having lived in  More

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Over 16 years ago

Life in Carefree is definitely free and easy. Part Cowboy and part resort there is peace and quiet all around. If you love the old west than you are in the heart of it  More

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