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Payson, AZ vs Brookings, SD

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- Brookings has 19.4% more rainy days than Payson.
- Brookings has 25.9% less Sunny Days than Payson.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Brookings scores 15.2% worse than Payson
 Payson, AZBrookings, SDUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2638
 Snowfall15  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock85106
 Sunny286  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8286
 Avg. Jan. Low26  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.77
 UV Index6.2  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock16172443
Reviews for Payson    15 Reviews

We have lived in Payson for over 5 years and love it. It has two large grocery stores, a Walmart, Home Depot, a dozen thrift/ treasure shops, more local shops than we  More

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Over 6 years ago

Payson is a wonderful town especially for retired people and people that want a slower pace... Lots of outdoor activities  More

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Over 6 years ago

I've lived in Payson for 25 years, thank god I worked out of town. There is a saying GO TO PAYSON ON VACATION GO HOME ON PROBATION TURN IN THREE YOU GO  More

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Reviews for Brookings    5 Reviews

The 165-foot tall Coughlin Campanile in Brookings, SD, can be seen from miles away, marking Brookings, South Dakota, home of South Dakota State University. The  More

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Over 16 years ago

Nice Midwestern  More

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i am originally from arizona, abandoned here by my ex husband. being a minority in the area is not the best idea as this city is slow to accept new comers to the area.  More

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