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Roswell, NM vs Payson, AZ

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- Payson has 49.0% more rainy days than Roswell.
- Payson has 2.5% more Sunny Days than Roswell.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Payson scores 0.0% worse than Roswell
 Roswell, NMPayson, AZUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2238
 Snowfall9  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock65106
 Sunny279  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9086
 Avg. Jan. Low23  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.97
 UV Index6.1  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock49212443
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 Payson    15 Reviews

We have lived in Payson for over 5 years and love it. It has two large grocery stores, a Walmart, Home Depot, a dozen thrift/ treasure shops, more local shops than we  More

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Over 6 years ago

Payson is a wonderful town especially for retired people and people that want a slower pace... Lots of outdoor activities  More

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Over 6 years ago

I've lived in Payson for 25 years, thank god I worked out of town. There is a saying GO TO PAYSON ON VACATION GO HOME ON PROBATION TURN IN THREE YOU GO  More

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