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Helena, MT vs Las Cruces, NM

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- Las Cruces has 20.6% less rainy days than Helena.
- Las Cruces has 55.6% more Sunny Days than Helena.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Las Cruces scores 21.2% better than Helena
 Helena, MTLas Cruces, NMUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1038
 Snowfall42  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock43106
 Sunny189  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9586
 Avg. Jan. Low14  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock87
 UV Index3.9  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock39072443
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 Las Cruces    50 Reviews

I've lived in Las Cruces for six months now. Before moving here I was in Albuquerque (3 hrs north) for four years and before that I lived in Northern Utah most of my  More

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Over 3 years ago

Las Cruces is a hidden gem! Homes are still affordable, you're not far from bigger city entertainment/transportation, and the scenery in beautiful. It's not all dry  More

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Over 5 years ago

It depends on what you are looking for; for me Las Cruces is and ideal place. I am retired and the kind of places I seek to live in have changed over the years. I have  More

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