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Newport News, VA vs Jackson, MS

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Highlights
- Jackson has 17.4% more rainy days than Newport News.
- Jackson has 1.9% less Sunny Days than Newport News.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Jackson scores 5.3% worse than Newport News
 Newport News, VAJackson, MSUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock5438
 Snowfall5  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock104106
 Sunny215  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9286
 Avg. Jan. Low33  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.17
 UV Index4.5  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock2792443
Reviews for Newport News    36 Reviews

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So, let's start with the positives. Newport News Park is gigantic and has archery, disc golf, canoeing, camping, playgrounds, picnic areas, a beautiful reflecting  More

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Reading a lot of other reviews here I can agree and understand a lot of the negative sentiment. NPN has some crime. Just about as much as any other place from what I've  More

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Over 10 years ago

Its not that bad here. I moved here from the actual city of Chicago and not the suburbs. Believe me I have seen my share of violence. My senior and junior year I had  More

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Reviews for Jackson    27 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

Mississippi is improving and growing. The educational system is much better than one realizes. Mississippi produces college graduates. There are a large number of  More

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Over 8 years ago

Im in Pelahatchie,MS and I've been here before but my family tends to stay away from this area. I watch the news daily and all I hear is jackson. On the other note,  More

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Over 8 years ago

Im in Pelahatchie,MS and I've been here before but my family tends to stay away from this area. I watch the news daily and all I hear is jackson. On the other note,  More

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