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Paonia, CO vs Ouray, CO

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Highlights
- Ouray has 91.3% more rainy days than Paonia.
- Ouray has 1.6% less Sunny Days than Paonia.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Ouray scores 14.1% worse than Paonia
 Paonia, COOuray, COUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2438
 Snowfall41  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock115106
 Sunny246  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock7786
 Avg. Jan. Low16  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.17
 UV Index6.1  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock77922443
Reviews for Paonia    3 Reviews

Paonia is Colorado’s best kept secret... amazing food, climate and scenery. Close to ski resorts and big city amenities, but isolated and charming. The town is safe and  More

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I have lived just outside of Paonia for 35 years. The area is pretty, but jobs are scarce. Used to be mostly 'down to earth' farmers and ranchers and coal miners  More

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Over 16 years ago

"Mayberry in the Mountains" (Paonia and surrounding 8 mesas) population 6,600; median housing pricing is $164,207 (2007); average commute is less than 10 minutes;  More

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Reviews for Ouray    2 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

I’ve lived here a year now and it’s an absolutely wonderful place to live in. The San Juan mountains are breathtaking and there is practically no crime. People are  More

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Over 16 years ago

One of the most beautifull areas to drive thro and into, all around area. Fantastic views, waterfall drops right into the back of the town Sit in the hot tub and loook  More

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