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McAllen, TX vs Kirkland, WA

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- Kirkland has 86.2% more rainy days than McAllen.
- Kirkland has 31.4% less Sunny Days than McAllen.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Kirkland scores 19.4% better than McAllen
 McAllen, TXKirkland, WAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4138
 Snowfall0  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock162106
 Sunny223  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock7686
 Avg. Jan. Low49  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.47
 UV Index6.1  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock1542443
Reviews for Mcallen    17 Reviews

Over 5 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 11 years ago

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Reviews for Kirkland    14 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

12 years in Kirkland. It sure changed but love it. Great waterfront, restaurants, art galleries, public transportation, parks, and schools. And only 20 minutes from  More

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Beautiful water and mountain views, enticing wailing culture, bars, restaurants and upscale shopping. Lived here for 7 years now and lookig to move to someplace sunnier  More

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Over 14 years ago

We are not living in our home in Kirkland at the moment (retired now and moving about) and we miss it. Our home is in a lovely small cul de sac and backs on to a  More

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