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Mariposa, CA vs Surprise, AZ

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- Surprise has 70.6% less rainy days than Mariposa.
- Surprise has 11.9% more Sunny Days than Mariposa.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Surprise scores 7.6% worse than Mariposa
 Mariposa, CASurprise, AZUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock938
 Snowfall3  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock32106
 Sunny269  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock10686
 Avg. Jan. Low31  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.37
 UV Index5.2  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock11752443
Reviews for Mariposa    1 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

We've recently moved to Mariposa and are overwhelmed with all the beauty here. The Oaks and wildflowers are amazing. Our visits to Yosemite have been spectacular. The  More

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Reviews for Surprise    52 Reviews

I have lived in Surprise, Az. For the past 21 years. One of the best cities to live in Az. From the police department to maintaining the streets & freeways. One thing I  More

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I am an Arizona native - 55 years - and have lived in Surprise since 2003. I wouldn't live anywhere else! I have watched this place grow and prosper. It is very family  More

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Over 11 years ago

The city of surprise is a beautiful place. It would not be a good place to live however. They have a young eager police force. You are taking a BIG risk driving  More

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