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Rapid City, SD vs Roswell, NM

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- Roswell has 20.3% less rainy days than Rapid City.
- Roswell has 23.5% more Sunny Days than Rapid City.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Roswell scores 12.9% better than Rapid City
 Rapid City, SDRoswell, NMUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1538
 Snowfall38  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock55106
 Sunny226  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9486
 Avg. Jan. Low14  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.97
 UV Index4.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock35762443
Reviews for Rapid City    31 Reviews

I have lived in this city for the last three and half years and I can't stand it!! Let me spell it out for you, but to be fair, let me give you the Pros first:  More

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Unless you made your pension out of state or already bought a home you can't afford to liver there. Rapid City is gray in winter.  More

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Over 4 years ago

I've lived in the city 5 years a loved  More

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Reviews for Roswell    17 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Fantastic. Love the fearless open minds and hearts. Stayed there 2 years, versatile U.S.  More

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Methamphetamine, poverty/crime and cockroaches/scorpions are rampant in Roswell! The climate is DRY & it’s difficult to grow anything but weeds!  More

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Over 6 years ago

My family & I moved here from Olympia, Washington. It's a really nice town, plenty of sunshine, southern hospitality, biggest city in Chaves County & ?? friendly.  More

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