2026 Compare Cities Climate:
Gulfport, MS vs Harlingen, TX

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Highlights
- Harlingen has 60.2% less rainy days than Gulfport.
- Harlingen has 4.6% more Sunny Days than Gulfport.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Harlingen scores 8.7% worse than Gulfport
 Gulfport, MSHarlingen, TXUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2638
 Snowfall0  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock71106
 Sunny219  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9586
 Avg. Jan. Low42  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.37
 UV Index6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock392443
Reviews for Gulfport    15 Reviews

I am a retiree who moved to Gulfport, MS two years ago and am truly enjoying this charming beach town. The crime rate is relatively low as is the cost of living. Yes,  More

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Over 6 years ago

Here is an updated review in 2020. The last review I’ve seen was in 2011. A lot of things have changed. Specifically speaking about Gulfport, the population has grown.  More

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Apparently this forum is a place where people who can't or won't make their lives successful and happy come to blame the place they are living, which in this case is the  More

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Reviews for Harlingen    6 Reviews

Harlingen is a city that offers retirees the most bang for the buck! It is near enough to McAllen and Brownsville and all they offer. You get a wide variety of shopping  More

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This area of the state of Texas is bland to most people from the East and northeast. However the community has everything you need at a price you can afford. Dining out  More

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Over 9 years ago

Here is what you will not get in Harlingen: easy access to great museums and Michelin starred restaurants. However, there are things that counter it. 1) It is  More

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