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New Bedford, MA vs Marfa, TX

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- Marfa has 67.6% less rainy days than New Bedford.
- Marfa has 37.1% more Sunny Days than New Bedford.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Marfa scores 18.6% better than New Bedford
 New Bedford, MAMarfa, TXUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1638
 Snowfall35  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock64106
 Sunny205  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8886
 Avg. Jan. Low20  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock8.37
 UV Index3.5  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock46852443
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

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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 Marfa    1 Reviews

Liven in the area back in the 80s. Visited in 2008. The town has changed some. It's always been a nice, quiet, friendly town. It is really way out there, though.   More

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