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Rock Springs, WY vs Alpine, TX

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- Alpine has 87.6% more rainy days than Rock Springs.
- Alpine has 3.8% more Sunny Days than Rock Springs.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Alpine scores 23.5% better than Rock Springs
 Rock Springs, WYAlpine, TXUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1738
 Snowfall41  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock65106
 Sunny238  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8886
 Avg. Jan. Low10  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock8.47
 UV Index4.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock44752443
Reviews for Rock Springs    3 Reviews

Rock Springs will grow on you. It is a big city (about 20,000) by Wyoming standards. There are a few chain stores and a small mall. Wal-Mart is the main place to shop  More

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Over 17 years ago

i once lived in rock for about a year and then transfered to oregon. i'm ready to go back.the town is like any it has good and bad.im going back because it grew on me  More

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Over 18 years ago

I have heard lots of rumors about Rock Springs. I know that many people say it is a rough town. Since I am looking at possibly teaching there, I would like to know what  More

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Reviews for Alpine    1 Reviews

This is a geographically beautiful place. With Sul Ross University here you would expect a more educated population. Sadly, this town is dominated by law enforcement and  More

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