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New River, AZ vs Prescott, AZ

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- Prescott has 16.9% more rainy days than New River.
- Prescott has 6.4% less Sunny Days than New River.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Prescott scores 5.3% better than New River
 New River, AZPrescott, AZUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1638
 Snowfall0  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock63106
 Sunny296  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8986
 Avg. Jan. Low43  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.97
 UV Index6.4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock53742443
Reviews for New River    3 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Air quality should be the most important part of where you decide to live. New River is smog  More

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As New River resident and RealtorĀ® for 14 years there are many reasons why I love calling New River home: the fresh air, the mountain views, the wildlife, the starry  More

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Over 13 years ago

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Reviews for Prescott    63 Reviews

Prescott is beautiful. The climate is wonderful (a bit hot in summer). The people are very unfriendly. I am conservative and have lived all over the country. The people  More

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I've lived here for 11 years and love the small town feel, perfect weather and great mountain biking. I am a medical professional in the area and am providing this as I  More

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Over 5 years ago

Yes, there is music here. We have a downtown with a courthouse area and yard where bands and singers perform. Also restaurants/saloons in Whiskey Row. The weather is  More

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