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Running Springs, CA vs Cottonwood, AZ

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- Cottonwood has 59.9% less rainy days than Running Springs.
- Cottonwood has 1.8% less Sunny Days than Running Springs.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Cottonwood scores 1.3% worse than Running Springs
 Running Springs, CACottonwood, AZUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1438
 Snowfall33  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock52106
 Sunny280  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock10086
 Avg. Jan. Low29  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.67
 UV Index5.7  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock33272443
Reviews for Running Springs    2 Reviews

Your happy place is where you make it to be. Running Springs is a charming small town community that is nestled up high in the beautiful mountains surrounded by scenic  More

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Don’t get me wrong, living in the mountains is lovely. However it’s the visitors that ruin it. They leave broken sleds, trash, diapers ect all over the mountain. They  More

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Reviews for Cottonwood    10 Reviews

As a 6th generation AZ Native, someone who had the misfortune of growing up in Phoenix, and who has lived all over the VV and Flagstaff, I think Cottonwood is great  More

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Over 4 years ago

I have lived in Cottonwood since 2002. When I first moved here, this place was wonderful. Quiet, friendly and affordable. The weather was good with plenty of sunshine  More

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Actually Cottonwood is a great place because of the great LGBTQ community. Without this aspect Cottonwood wouldn't be anything really, except a Wal-mart. The LGBTQ  More

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