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Paonia, CO vs Salmon, ID

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- Salmon has 10.2% less rainy days than Paonia.
- Salmon has 30.1% less Sunny Days than Paonia.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Salmon scores 8.5% worse than Paonia
 Paonia, COSalmon, IDUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1138
 Snowfall41  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock97106
 Sunny246  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8486
 Avg. Jan. Low16  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.57
 UV Index6.1  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock39442443
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 Salmon    1 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Relocated to this town to be close to family. Pros to living in Lemhi County would obviously be outdoor activities such as fishing, hiking, swimming, boating, hunting  More

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