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Gillette, WY vs Carefree, AZ

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- Carefree has 13.6% less rainy days than Gillette.
- Carefree has 38.8% more Sunny Days than Gillette.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Carefree scores 11.8% better than Gillette
 Gillette, WYCarefree, AZUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1338
 Snowfall53  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock40106
 Sunny209  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock10286
 Avg. Jan. Low13  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.67
 UV Index3.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock23822443
Reviews for Gillette    6 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

Not sure why the people relying to the negative comments with positive comments don't make their own reviews. Gillette has the same problems that similarly-sized towns  More

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Over 5 years ago

You have to be a complete jerk to live here. These people are total losers. never been In a town where it's ok to steal and lie. the city tries to steal. Had a way too  More

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I've lived here several times - adding up to around 37 of my 45 years - and I can't wait to leave. As soon as my youngest graduates from high school I am out of here.  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 10 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 17 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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