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Palmer, AK vs Cottonwood, AZ

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- Cottonwood has 0.7% more rainy days than Palmer.
- Cottonwood has 111.5% more Sunny Days than Palmer.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Cottonwood scores 28.8% better than Palmer
 Palmer, AKCottonwood, AZUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1438
 Snowfall48  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock52106
 Sunny130  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock10086
 Avg. Jan. Low9  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.67
 UV Index1.3  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock33272443
Reviews for Palmer    3 Reviews

The first time I saw Palmer was in 1974. It's grown up from the old days of farm country complete with 4-H clubs, fields of crops and livestock. Gone are most of the  More

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Over 19 years ago

The four months of cold and dark. Winter lasts about 8 months, but the real cold, dark lasts about 4 months. It is getting harder and harder to deal with as I get  More

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Over 19 years ago

I have lived in Palmer for 11 years. I love everything about it except about four months of the dark, cold winters. The people are  More

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Reviews for Cottonwood    10 Reviews

As a 6th generation AZ Native, someone who had the misfortune of growing up in Phoenix, and who has lived all over the VV and Flagstaff, I think Cottonwood is great  More

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Over 4 years ago

I have lived in Cottonwood since 2002. When I first moved here, this place was wonderful. Quiet, friendly and affordable. The weather was good with plenty of sunshine  More

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Actually Cottonwood is a great place because of the great LGBTQ community. Without this aspect Cottonwood wouldn't be anything really, except a Wal-mart. The LGBTQ  More

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