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Helena, MT vs Kelso, WA

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- Kelso has 379.4% more rainy days than Helena.
- Kelso has 24.9% less Sunny Days than Helena.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Kelso scores 7.6% better than Helena
 Helena, MTKelso, WAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock6038
 Snowfall42  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock180106
 Sunny189  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock7786
 Avg. Jan. Low14  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.17
 UV Index3.9  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock662443
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 4 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 6 years ago

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

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Reviews for Kelso    3 Reviews

Disclaimer: This was written in 2019. All info subject to change! Kelso is a quieter town, with a lot to offer if you have the money. If you do NOT have money, the  More

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Over 16 years ago

It rains here so much if you have SAD do not move here. If you have allergies not a good place to  More

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Over 16 years ago

It is overcast here a lot and not good if you are  More

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