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Newport, RI vs Port Townsend, WA

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- Port Townsend has 52.1% less rainy days than Newport.
- Port Townsend has 22.8% less Sunny Days than Newport.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Port Townsend scores 2.8% better than Newport
 Newport, RIPort Townsend, WAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2338
 Snowfall31  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock138106
 Sunny202  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock7286
 Avg. Jan. Low23  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.37
 UV Index3.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock1312443
Reviews for Newport    3 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

newport rocks if you wanna drink and eat and spend a lot of  More

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Over 18 years ago

The Newport area is very beautiful place to live in and the population is just the right size to raise a family. Lots to do. Unfortunately the cost of housing is  More

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Newport RI is a famous and historic seaport town, but like many New England cities, the past blends with the present in very appealing ways. It is a walking town that  More

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Reviews for Port Townsend    8 Reviews

We live a little over an hour away and absolutely love Port Townsend and the surrounding areas. There are a lot of surprises. There are great places to eat, live music,  More

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I loved living in Port Townsend for about 20 years. It’s a quiet and safe town with several festivals, art, music, and more. The main economy is centered around tourism  More

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Transplant Californians are selling their shacks for a million, and purchasing homes here for twice what they should cost due to supply and demand. Port Townsend is a  More

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