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Roswell, NM vs Alamogordo, NM

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Highlights
- Alamogordo has 21.4% less rainy days than Roswell.
- Alamogordo has 2.2% more Sunny Days than Roswell.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Alamogordo scores 1.3% better than Roswell
 Roswell, NMAlamogordo, NMUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1138
 Snowfall9  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock53106
 Sunny279  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9486
 Avg. Jan. Low23  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock87
 UV Index6.1  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock43402443
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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Reviews for Alamogordo    14 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I am originally from Alamogordo, and moved away about 9 years ago. We are now seriously considering on moving back to this little small town. After being away in a  More

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Over 11 years ago

The school system in Alamogordo NM is terrible. The high school here has the highest GRADS program in the state which is teen moms dual enrolled. They do no offer  More

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Over 13 years ago

I've lived in Alamogordo for two years now after living in Tacoma, Washington (too much rain, too much crime) for 20 years. Generally, it's a nice little conservative  More

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