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Roswell, NM vs Des Moines, IA

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- Des Moines has 147.6% more rainy days than Roswell.
- Des Moines has 26.9% less Sunny Days than Roswell.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Des Moines scores 12.7% worse than Roswell
 Roswell, NMDes Moines, IAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3638
 Snowfall9  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock108106
 Sunny279  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8686
 Avg. Jan. Low23  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.97
 UV Index6.1  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock8732443
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 Des Moines    53 Reviews

Des Moines is a ok and pretty quiet place but as a teen it could be dramatic because Des Moines do have is fair or violents places to avoid in Des Moines would be the  More

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Over 5 years ago

This city is violent, there are too many gangs especially on the north  More

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Over 6 years ago

Good for the old that like slow pace and cheap buffets. Also good for non-descript mid-westerners that don't like a lot of action. No nightlife or mountains to hike  More

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