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Helena, MT vs Ferndale, WA

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- Ferndale has 196.0% more rainy days than Helena.
- Ferndale has 15.9% less Sunny Days than Helena.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Ferndale scores 9.1% better than Helena
 Helena, MTFerndale, WAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3738
 Snowfall42  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock160106
 Sunny189  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock7286
 Avg. Jan. Low14  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.27
 UV Index3.9  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock362443
Reviews for Helena    17 Reviews

I spent 6 months living on a ranch in the Helena valley. This was during the population boom Montana experienced after covid. Helena has some great mountain biking  More

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Over 3 years ago

We transplanted from Southern California 3 years ago and have never looked back! Living in the small unincorporated town of York Montana located in the Helena nation  More

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Over 5 years ago

I lived here for 16 years. It is a great place to grow  More

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Reviews for Ferndale    2 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

Ferndale is expensive. Its a great place, next to the ocean, safe, close to local Bellingham nightlife, lots of scenery and parks but it's just too unaffordable. I'm a  More

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Over 18 years ago

Our property taxes went up 45% this year. Guess we shouldn't have weeded the yard or mowed the lawn! Gas prices are 40 cents per gallon higher than the national  More

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