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Harrisburg, PA vs Arvada, CO

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- Arvada has 59.8% less rainy days than Harrisburg.
- Arvada has 27.5% more Sunny Days than Harrisburg.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Arvada scores 1.4% better than Harrisburg
 Harrisburg, PAArvada, COUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1738
 Snowfall26  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock81106
 Sunny193  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9086
 Avg. Jan. Low22  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.37
 UV Index4.1  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock53482443
Reviews for Harrisburg    23 Reviews

I wouldn't recommend Harrisburg. I currently live here, but I'm moving to Lancaster in a month. The problem with Harrisburg is that many long-term residents often refer  More

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Over 8 years ago

I moved to Harrisburg right after college and have been here for about 6 years now. This city is OK. Downtown has some nicer restaurants, but still has just as many  More

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Having lived here many years I've noticed that some people are very nice but most won't give you the time of day.Due to many years of "lifetime" politicians, the city is  More

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Reviews for Arvada    6 Reviews

We absolutely love it here. Schools are top notch and being close to the mountains is amazing.  More

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Over 7 years ago

I sorely miss the agricultural element that was a big part of Arvada, even up through the 1970s. The climate is beautiful, and Arvada used to have a large population of  More

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Over 10 years ago

Having lived in Arvada, Colorado for seven years, I will say that it is a nice and safe city to live in. The educational system is very good, as is the crime rate. The  More

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