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New Paltz, NY vs Cape May, NJ

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Highlights
- Cape May has 5.9% less rainy days than New Paltz.
- Cape May has 14.1% more Sunny Days than New Paltz.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Cape May scores 8.7% better than New Paltz
 New Paltz, NYCape May, NJUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4438
 Snowfall43  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock113106
 Sunny177  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8586
 Avg. Jan. Low13  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.57
 UV Index3.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock72443
Reviews for New Paltz    1 Reviews

I have lived in New Paltz my entire life, but I plan on moving for work. The good: Outdoor activities -Miles and miles of carriage trails for hiking, biking and  More

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Reviews for Cape May    2 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Cape May is a picturesque pleasant town with a increase in population in the summer months. As a tourist town a good deal of the people who live here make the bulk of  More

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From the beaches of Cape May at the true south of New Jersey, to the vastness of the Wildwood beaches, to the shimmering water and clean sands of Avalon and Stone  More

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