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Helena, MT vs Sanford, NC

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- Sanford has 269.8% more rainy days than Helena.
- Sanford has 13.8% more Sunny Days than Helena.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Sanford scores 13.6% better than Helena
 Helena, MTSanford, NCUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4738
 Snowfall42  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock107106
 Sunny189  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9086
 Avg. Jan. Low14  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.57
 UV Index3.9  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock3582443
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 Sanford    1 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

It's pretty affordable and safe place to live. I do not yet have school aged children but I understand the education is not the best here. But it is nice, quiet,  More

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