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Joshua Tree, CA vs Cottonwood, AZ

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- Cottonwood has 79.5% more rainy days than Joshua Tree.
- Cottonwood has 2.5% less Sunny Days than Joshua Tree.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Cottonwood scores 3.8% worse than Joshua Tree
 Joshua Tree, CACottonwood, AZUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1438
 Snowfall1  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock52106
 Sunny282  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock10086
 Avg. Jan. Low39  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.67
 UV Index5.7  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock33272443
Reviews for Joshua Tree    3 Reviews

1973 - 1987 Like any small town certain families have more pull. This was the case for what seem to even narrow more down to schools like Salazar & Dubose. It seemed  More

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went to crossroads, a local restaurant in town, and ran across some folks who are relocating to joshua tree from south carolina. they were in town to go to the art  More

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Just 45 minutes from Palm Springs, Joshua Tree is 10 to 15 degrees cooler than the low desert, and is the gateway to Joshua Tree National Park. The city itself it tiny,  More

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Reviews for Cottonwood    10 Reviews

As a 6th generation AZ Native, someone who had the misfortune of growing up in Phoenix, and who has lived all over the VV and Flagstaff, I think Cottonwood is great  More

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Over 4 years ago

I have lived in Cottonwood since 2002. When I first moved here, this place was wonderful. Quiet, friendly and affordable. The weather was good with plenty of sunshine  More

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Actually Cottonwood is a great place because of the great LGBTQ community. Without this aspect Cottonwood wouldn't be anything really, except a Wal-mart. The LGBTQ  More

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