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Schenectady, NY vs Surprise, AZ

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Highlights
- Surprise has 77.3% less rainy days than Schenectady.
- Surprise has 70.1% more Sunny Days than Schenectady.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Surprise scores 9.0% better than Schenectady
 Schenectady, NYSurprise, AZUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock938
 Snowfall60  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock32106
 Sunny177  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock10686
 Avg. Jan. Low14  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.37
 UV Index3.3  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock11752443
Reviews for Schenectady    4 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I have lived in Schenectady for more than two decades, not necessarily by choice up until now. The city looks like it's growing and developing downtown, which is a very  More

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Over 16 years ago

WE have been looking in Schenectady for a few years. We have stayed at the Parker INN a few times in the Presidential Suite. It has what we want. City atmosphere, but  More

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Over 17 years ago

shenectady is a great place to start businesses as well as providing affordable  More

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Reviews for Surprise    52 Reviews

I have lived in Surprise, Az. For the past 21 years. One of the best cities to live in Az. From the police department to maintaining the streets & freeways. One thing I  More

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I am an Arizona native - 55 years - and have lived in Surprise since 2003. I wouldn't live anywhere else! I have watched this place grow and prosper. It is very family  More

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Over 11 years ago

The city of surprise is a beautiful place. It would not be a good place to live however. They have a young eager police force. You are taking a BIG risk driving  More

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