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Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ vs Benson, AZ

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Highlights
- Benson has 41.9% less rainy days than Pinetop-Lakeside.
- Benson has 2.2% more Sunny Days than Pinetop-Lakeside.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Benson scores 6.8% better than Pinetop-Lakeside
 Pinetop-Lakeside, AZBenson, AZUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1338
 Snowfall60  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock56106
 Sunny272  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9786
 Avg. Jan. Low21  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.87
 UV Index6.1  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock35862443
Reviews for Pinetop-Lakeside    3 Reviews

I'm active duty and moved here about 16 months ago for a permanent change of duty station. My family and I were looking for a nice quiet place that was safe and cost of  More

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Over 16 years ago

We had a vacation home in White Mountain summer homes area. The climate in summer is nicer than in the deserts of south AZ. Homes/cabins are a bit expensive,(we sold a  More

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Over 19 years ago

For any interested in moving or visiting this area here are the basics of it. It is a small community that is growing from people trying to escape the city life.  More

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Reviews for Benson    2 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

Originally first settlers were Mormon. Very family orientated. Students have nightly curfew at 11pm. Recreational events include 4th of July parade followed by  More

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Over 10 years ago

Benson, Arizona and surrounding communities is mostly of LDS faith. Followed next by Catholic then  More

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