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McAllen, TX vs Homer, AK

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- Homer has 68.3% more rainy days than McAllen.
- Homer has 39.5% less Sunny Days than McAllen.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Homer scores 12.9% worse than McAllen
 McAllen, TXHomer, AKUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3738
 Snowfall0  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock147106
 Sunny223  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock6386
 Avg. Jan. Low49  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock5.47
 UV Index6.1  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock1052443
Reviews for Mcallen    17 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

My wife and I are snowbirds from Iowa. We tried the McAllen area for a couple of seasons. We didn't like it, and have since opted for Mesa, AZ. Mesa ranked No. 8 in the  More

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On transfer here for two years now. Pros: Daytime traffic is pretty decent, when using Interstate 2. Home prices are cheaper, when compared to the national average.  More

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Over 12 years ago

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Reviews for Homer    3 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

homer is a beautiful place on the bay, with a wilderness edge and a community  More

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Over 19 years ago

Homer is one of the most beautiful places when the sun is shining. It's a great place to raise kids. The long dark winters can become quite a  More

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Homer is really great in the summer. It has a variety of little restaraunts, cafes, and coffee shops to suit all tastes. There is an active outdoor recreation scene  More

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