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Palmer, AK vs Grants Pass, OR

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- Grants Pass has 114.4% more rainy days than Palmer.
- Grants Pass has 50.8% more Sunny Days than Palmer.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Grants Pass scores 27.1% better than Palmer
 Palmer, AKGrants Pass, ORUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3038
 Snowfall48  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock104106
 Sunny130  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9186
 Avg. Jan. Low9  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.57
 UV Index1.3  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock9422443
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 Grants Pass    27 Reviews

Just like any place, Grants Pass, Oregon has it's share of pros and cons. Pros:-Perfect location. The coast, the Redwoods, Crater Lake, the Oregon Caves, etc. are all  More

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I moved here bacause my wife wanted to be closer to my retired mother. Were it not for that GP would be in the rear view mirror. Grant Pass may be great if you are  More

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Beautiful town close to beaches, rivers, boat festival, trees, crystal clear water, parks, schools and teachers are the best! A great town to raise a family. Nice  More

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