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New Bedford, MA vs Allentown, PA

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- Allentown has 7.9% less rainy days than New Bedford.
- Allentown has 2.0% less Sunny Days than New Bedford.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Allentown scores 1.4% better than New Bedford
 New Bedford, MAAllentown, PAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4738
 Snowfall35  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock122106
 Sunny205  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8686
 Avg. Jan. Low20  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.17
 UV Index3.5  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock3412443
Reviews for New Bedford    5 Reviews

Grew up here, returned here to assist family after lining/working South of Boston, San Diego, then North of Boston respectively. Outside of the quaint/Historic Downtown  More

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Over 13 years ago

Cold  More

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Over 15 years ago

While unemployment is always a problem here, this city is no worse than any other old Northeastern city. Yes, we do have crime and bad areas, just as any other city  More

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Reviews for Allentown    25 Reviews

Winter in Allentown is alright, mild temperatures, there isn't much snow but there are some nearby ski resorts with artificial snow. In the summer there are some fun  More

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do you like cold and snow? Allentown may not be the coldest place in the country but it gets very cold and the winter feels endless...arctic blast after another and  More

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Over 10 years ago

This is a beautiful place, kept clean by weekly street sweeping. A multitude of parks exist including the exceptional Rose Garden and sports fields, and people use them  More

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