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Lander, WY vs Buena Vista, CO

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Highlights
- Buena Vista has 20.4% more rainy days than Lander.
- Buena Vista has 10.5% more Sunny Days than Lander.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Buena Vista scores 2.9% worse than Lander
 Lander, WYBuena Vista, COUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1438
 Snowfall58  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock92106
 Sunny239  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8186
 Avg. Jan. Low7  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.67
 UV Index3.7  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock79592443
Reviews for Lander    10 Reviews

I lived in Florida for 21 years and decided to get a life and moved to Lander, Wyoming. For me, this place is exactly what I’d been wanting. I don’t like the crowds and  More

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Over 5 years ago

Lander, WY, is noisy. First responder agencies in town run sirens on almost every call. Multiple tornado sirens around town are used to notify firefighters of fire  More

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Have lived and worked full time here for past 3.5 yrs, in WY for 18. It is a beautiful area to visit for outdoor recreation--hiking, climbing, mtn biking, xc skiing,  More

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Reviews for Buena Vista    3 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

Buena Vista is not a place to live if dependent upon needing a liveable or professional income. Jobs are largely retail and service industry - low wages, temporary,  More

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Over 18 years ago

There is no better place to  More

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Over 19 years ago

Buena Vista is the place to be if your into the great outdoors. Hiking, biking, fishing, whitewater rafting, winter sports snow shoeing, back country skiing also close  More

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