2025 Compare Cities Climate:
Harrisburg, PA vs Ruston, LA

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Highlights
- Ruston has 33.3% more rainy days than Harrisburg.
- Ruston has 11.4% more Sunny Days than Harrisburg.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Ruston scores 1.4% worse than Harrisburg
 Harrisburg, PARuston, LAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock5638
 Snowfall26  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock94106
 Sunny193  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9286
 Avg. Jan. Low22  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.17
 UV Index4.1  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock3352443
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 Ruston    2 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Back stabbing little town you want get anywhere with out knowing people or have  More

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Very difficult to find a job here if you’re not hired by the university. When my husband got a job with the university, I didn’t think it would be so difficult for me  More

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